There is such a strong anti mormonism sentiment on FR that it has been rather confusing to me. I was raised with a lot of mormons. 2 of my best friends in high school were from devout mormon families and I rather invied their lives. These kids never had a chance to get into any trouble because there just wasn't any idle time left. Every weekend and many week nights were filled with soft ball games, volley ball, dances, dinners, plays, parties, choir practices and performances, study groups. They even had seminary classes at 6 am before school. All of their energy was channeled into something constructive and character building.
My grandmother was in nursing home near their church and the kids my age were routinely in the nursing home visiting the patients and bringing small handmade gifts. Real class acts.
While the religion is not for me the result of strong families is something I've always admired.
A real exposure exposure like yours and mine cures ignorance doesn't it.
My family is prone to alcoholism so I am going to send my boys to BYU because it is such a healthy environment! I'd rather send them to Hillsdale but I can't afford the entry fee, Mormons want to make sure college is affordable.