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AIBU?

to let my 3 year old go to an eid party

28 replies

mamamibbo · 24/10/2012 20:08

because according to a faceook idiot friend this is brain washing and will lead to the child wanting to convert to islam

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Softlysoftly · 24/10/2012 20:10

Well my MIL will be hosting our Eid party and shall absolutely be scheduling in the annual "brainwashing of local kids" section. She uses Freddos and the power of hypnosis doncha know.

Be warned.....

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SauvignonBlanche · 24/10/2012 20:10

Why would you care about the opinion of anyone so stupid?

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pigletmania · 24/10/2012 20:11

Silly bigot. Can't elide there are people with such views

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iklboo · 24/10/2012 20:11

I'd rather DS went to an Eid party than meet someone like that fool.

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Brodicea · 24/10/2012 20:12

Of course you should let your child go! Being exposed to different cultures in enriching. I went to a CofE school and I'm not a Christian so that is bollocks.
Also your twatty 'friend' is an idiot to link a Muslim festival Eid with brainwashing, you don't hear people cancelling Xmas because of Christian fundamentalism...

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JaxTellerIsMyFriend · 24/10/2012 20:12

I would love to go to an Eid party.

arf at brainwashing with Freddos. Grin

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Emandlu · 24/10/2012 20:13

yes I'm sure going to an Eid party will make her muslim, in much the same way as celebrating Christmas makes people Christian.

Your friend is an idiot.

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Witchety · 24/10/2012 20:13

Lol, our neighbours had one! Wasn't it a while ago < clueless>

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cynister · 24/10/2012 20:13

I promise your LO will not get brainwashed but will get tonnes of yummy food..I think your spacebook friend needs to pull their head out of their arse though..

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Florin · 24/10/2012 20:13

I would love it if my little boy was invited to an Eid party. What a lovely way to be introduced to a different religion.

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apostropheuse · 24/10/2012 20:13

YANBU - your friend is.

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lalaland30008 · 24/10/2012 20:14

Delete the 'friend' and let your dd enjoy the party.

I would love to go to one it's probably more fun than Christmas.

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KristinaM · 24/10/2012 20:16

My Dh was invited to one while away on business and he LOVED it. I'm very jealous of your DD- apparently the food is wonderful . If I were you I woudl try to tag along

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LittleMissFlustered · 24/10/2012 20:16

It's Eid, it's celebratory. Let them go and have a fun time. Get rid of the twit on farcebook!

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catgirl1976 · 24/10/2012 20:16

I'd convert to anything for a Freddo right now.......there's not a crumb of chocolate in the house and I want some :(

YANBU OP other than to know such a twunt. Even on facebook

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Softlysoftly · 24/10/2012 20:20

Witchety there are 2 greedy bastards Grin one at the end of Ramadan and one a while later.

You get new clothes as a gift to wear too!

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JurassicFart · 24/10/2012 20:22

We went to an aqiqah (Islamic baptism equivalent) and a family member on DP's side asked us not to go out of 'principle' because she'd read somewhere that Christmas was in danger of being banned because of 'the Islamics'.

Stupid people are everywhere, just ignore and be glad you live in a society where your DCs are able to experience all these cultures.

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Firawla · 24/10/2012 20:32

it's ridiculous, im sure your dc will enjoy it so just ignore the fb comment and dont give it a 2nd thought

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MamaBear17 · 24/10/2012 20:33

Send your child, ignore the bigot. People like that make me cross.

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Fakebook · 24/10/2012 20:36

What an idiot. Yes a 3 year old will really be clued up about the meaning of a whole religion in a space if 2-3 hours Hmm.

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Witchety · 24/10/2012 20:37

softly thanks, I wondered! Next doors sounded fun.... Food smelt good too. I love my Muslim neighbours!

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AnyoneforTurps · 24/10/2012 21:44

Hoping softly's MIL wants to brainwash me - I love Freddos

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goingcuckoo · 24/10/2012 22:09

YANBU. I've got a 5 year old and 9 year old, and would be happy for them to go. In fact, I'd think it would be a great idea - a party, and also to learn about other beliefs/way of life. Smile

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