Mom says I cant watch Tv in her house on Sabbath  

I would look at it this way. It is her house. I would just honor her wishes if no other reason than that. Grit your teeth and respect her wishes is what i would do in your shoes. Good luck.

It is her house and her rules. If you want to watch t.v. , then visit her After the Sabbath. That's what I would do. I am not that strict in my beliefs but I do respect others.It is her way of keeping the day holy. but if you are of a different belief then just leave her tp practice the Sabbath and visit her on another day. That way you get to watch television And she still gets to see her son.

Hi ronnyb, Since she is a sweet mom and this is your only contention, I think you should go along with her. A good mom is very special and can never be replaced. Blessings.

Hi ronnyb, I don't think your mother is being a dictator. She is just holding to her belief that they (the SDA) will not do any work on Sabbath day. I have many friends that are SDA and I have no problem following their restriction, I'm a Catholic by the way. I guess she is strict with her house rule because she wants to avoid temptation (from doing something that she's not suppose to do on that day) so just relax and respect...

Everyone has "house rules" in their own home. It doesn't even have to be based on religious beliefs. It is disrespectful to go into anyone's home and proceed to do what YOU want to do. I won't touch anything in my mom's home without asking first or getting permission. That is just basic respect.

Is this this only day on which you can visit? Perhaps you can change days. I don't think she is imposing her beliefs on you. She is just conforming to her own. You are the visitor and thus, should willingly abide by her request. As long as you have a good relationship in all other areas, this should really not become a wedge between the two of you unless you choose to make it one. Enjoy your visits and perhaps play a family type of game like Scrabble if that is allowed.

sHE IS BEING OPIONATED BUT I'M SURE THERE IS NO CHANGING HER & I ADMIRE U FOR BEING A GOOD SON & RESPECTING HER WISHES. My mother & i didn't see eye to eye on anything so i'm glad this is the only problem u have w/her, u are lucky there.

you should respect your mother's beliefs don't go to her house on fridays if you had rather watch tv.go another day.

If I go to my parents on a Sunday, I don't go to church...

Then again, my mom no longer makes me, but I understand those parents that do. What would she do to you if you turned on that TV?

I'm not sure what religion your mother believes in, but it could be for the reason that on the Sabbath nothing should be done, no work, no school, no play, no tv, nothing. Just a day of rest and maybe praying towards God. At least from the religion lessons I used to take, that's what I know and think about the Sabbath. I suppose she is very dedicated to her religion and does not want to disobey what God wants her as well as all of us to do.

As long as you don't live with your mother and it's her house, you should respect her rules. It is really just a matter of respect.
IF YOU were muslim and she came to visit, would you want her to bring a ham to your house? (muslims don't eat pork.)
Religious beliefs or not, you should respect the fact that it is her house and those are her wishes.
I visit my daughter, she doesn't want me to smoke or wear my shoes in her house....would you think it was fair if I walked into her house and lit a cigarette and wore muddy shoes through her house?