At what point must the family take responsibility in teaching morals and beliefs?

Question

Is it being done now? Do we think that they will pick it up automatically if we don't discuss it with them?

Answer 1

I think it's something that should be taught right away. Nothing wrong with instilling morals, values and beliefs in your children. The wrong part comes when they're old enough to make their own decision and you still try to force yours down their throats.

Answer 2

The family especially the mother and father are the primary teachers of morals and beliefs up until about age 13. they still hold a great deal of influence after that time. At the point of maturity around age 18, the individual should be able to take this role over from his or her parents.

Answer 3

As a teacher and a parent, the answer is simple....from day one - by example... religious beliefs can be taught again - by example. If you don't attend church, don't expect children to do so when they grow up.

I'd recommend that other beliefs, both with in the WHOLE Christian community and others outside Christianity should be actively discussed/researched... churches, mosques and temples visited, if for nothing else an understanding and appreciation of others. Many are suprised to discover how closely Muslums are to Christians and Jews in core beliefs.

Kids tend to get more serious about religion from the ages of 11 to 14 years in my experience. They are receptive and old enough to grasp abstract concepts and understand that some religious systems are at times contradictory. (Like folks who are both for the death penalty but also say they are pro-life.)

Answer 4

The family is the biggest influence in morals and beliefs. It should be something that is a given, because it is discussed so often in the home.

Answer 5

Right from the beginning. You teach them the difference between right and wrong and hope they use them as guidelines for the rest of their lives Give them something tp stamd for and believe in. That old saying you have to stand for something or you'll fall for anything.

Answer 6

From conception throughout the child's life. "Children learn what they live" is so true; the adults' actions are also much more important than what they tell children. If parent's lie, steal, curse, argue, etc...then children model their behavior after them. If you smoke (substitute whatever you want here), but tell your children not to, I don't think it does much good. Live your life as an example of how you want your offspring to live.

Answer 7

Before you're 18. After this age they have no right to interfere anymore.

Answer 8

Since birth until they leave your house..So about 18yrs+ we as parents set the foundation for them, then it is up to them when they reach maturity & move out to carry it to their families or not.

Answer 9

families need to take responsiblity before schools do. this whole thing where we just let the school teachers handle what we dont want to needs to go as soon as possible

Answer 10

The point starts at the cradle and goes on throught your life.