Tell the truth; would you want your sister or daughter to become a Companion? by chrisisall

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Tell the truth; would you want your sister or daughter to become a Companion?

POSTED BY: CHRISISALL
UPDATED: Friday, April 17, 2009 12:56
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:15 AM

CHRISISALL

I mean, I know they got a union and all, but....

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:18 AM

WAKEUPSOON

If its their choice, I don't see a problem .. it pays the bills ...

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:20 AM

CHRISISALL

Would you marry a woman who had been one?

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:22 AM

WAKEUPSOON

Personally wouldn't marry a woman anyway .. female, and straight (Y)

Plus, 16 .. so not thinking about marriage yet anyways.

But, if I did take a turn, it wouldn't bother me .. experience is good. ;)

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:30 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by WakeupSoon:

Plus, 16 .. so not thinking about marriage yet anyways.

Don't get married until you're at least 27- maybe even older. It messes with your head while you're still a kid.

Kid: anyone under 25 (30 for guys).

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:33 AM

WAKEUPSOON

My brother's 25, and he's planning a Wedding .. in 2 years.

At the time: Groom: 27, Bride: 25

I think my soon-to-be sister-in-law knows she's marrying a big kid ...

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:36 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by WakeupSoon:

I think my soon-to-be sister-in-law knows she's marrying a big kid ...

Nothing wrong with the Peter Pan syndrome as long as one is aware one has it- it's the dolts that *THINK* they're all grown & mature that must be avoided, LOL.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:37 AM

YINYANG

You were busy trying to get yourself lit on fire. It happens.

I don't want my sister to be anything except happy and healthy. So, if we were magically transported to the 'Verse and being a Companion made my sister happy and healthy, then yes, I would want that for her.

What about brothers and sons? Or, do you think that only women can be Companions?

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:16 AM

BLUESUNCOMPANYMAN

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
I mean, I know they got a union and all, but....

If that was the way she wanted to pursue happiness. Yes. And I'm a guy with a daughter, 4-months old tomorrow.

Of course she would have to live in spendor on Sihnon and make sure to wire money home on a regular basis.

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:52 AM

RIPWASH

Having a daughter changed my perspective on things on various levels. So . . . no. I wouldn't want her to become a companion.

I've told my wife (and recently my boss): Growing old is inevitable, growing UP is optional

I'm a big kid and everyone knows it.

Zoe: "Get it running again."
Mal: "Yeah"
Zoe: "So not running now"
Mal: "Not so much"
- Out of Gas

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:28 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by yinyang:

What about brothers and sons? Or, do you think that only women can be Companions?

Boywhores?
I have no hang-ups concerning the issue- I just couldn't be married to an active Companion is all.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 1:30 PM

BIGRICHARD

'Active'? No.

Had been in the past, I could probably make my peace with it.

As for sister/daughter, like others have said, if that's the life they want, then I wouldn't have a problem with it, assuming they're well looked after in that profession.

This all said, I'm 20 years old and my views could definitely change...

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 3:01 PM

BYTEMITE

Well, some people's daughters become sex therapists. I don't see much difference between that and companions (although I guess with companions there's actual sex).

If parents are okay with that occupation, I don't see why companion would be so hard to accept. Especially in some cases, where it's guaranteed to give a better quality of life...

As was the case for many Renaissance courtesans.

But then, I don't have kids. So I guess I can't really speak for them.

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:36 PM

THATWEIRDGIRL

Let's see...my child would be well versed in languages and history, have read the great works, probably masterd an instrument, and treated like royalty wherever s/he may roam. I could get over the sex part. Not every job is a sex job anyway. What I couldn't get over is having said child taken away to live in a training house for the entirety of the childhood and adolescence. I don't think recruits get summers off.

Is it better knowing my child is out there having sex with anyone for any reason and spreading space herpes...those things are nasty buggers.

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:56 PM

AGENTROUKA

I have two sisters, one 28 and one 2 years old. (Yes, big difference..)

If my older sister had done Companion training since age 12 instead of springboard diving since age 10 and wanted to make a professional career out of it... Well, go for it, you've earned it!

If my little sister in ten years time wanted to enter Companion training, I'd have several long conversations with her to make sure she understands what it's all about, and if she gave that impression.. sure, go for it. It's a long process and if it's not for her, I'm sure she'll find out along the way.

But then, I don't consider the Guild evil. Those who don't mind the job but distrust the concept of the Guild would have different reasons to disapprove the job choice.

Marry an active male Companion... Well, it'd certainly not be ideal, but if he's less issue-laden than Inara and makes it clear that the marriage would be central to his life, that jobs would be just jobs... I might be able to do it.

I really figure it's the same as with any problematic job, or health condition, or mental disorder, or other challenging factor. If the relationship is worth it, you learn to make it work. I have greater trouble imagining myself with a soldier who might be gone for months or years at a time.

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Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:49 PM

PLATONIST

As the Mom of two beautiful teenage daughters and if the Guild started training at 18 years old, yes, I'd have no problem with it, as long as they were happy and able to marry, take lovers, have children, explore other vocations, and collect their retirement benefits when or if they ever want to journey on. But they don't seem to be able to do any of these things by the looks of Inara's contract and regulations.

And, I don't think I'd give up my educational parental rights before my child reached the age of consent, which is 18 years old in all 50 states. It's my responsibility, as a parent, to impart our family traditions and values, not an institution. Why become a parent if you’re not going to try your best to BE a parent. Look what happened to poor little River when her parents bought into the Academy as their child's imparter of knowledge and values.

So, yes, but with major reservations. They probably wouldn't want my girls anyway because I’d be riding their butts on everything they weren't doing right, especially if I was paying for it. They’d have a restraining order against me at the Training House, with my photo posted in the staff lounge:) after a time. It wouldn’t work.

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Friday, April 17, 2009 12:56 PM

TEXARCANA

Quote:
Originally posted by thatweirdgirl:
Let's see...my child would be well versed in languages and history, have read the great works, probably masterd an instrument, and treated like royalty wherever s/he may roam.

Plus being well versed in swordplay, and the use of firearms...

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