2006-07-22 03:57:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When they are old enough to comprehend the aspects of different religions.
2006-07-22 05:13:29 · answer #1 · answered by SnowWhite88 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This varies, my son got saved at 5, but some are not mature enough to make a decision until 9, 10 , 11 or 12.
2006-07-22 04:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids make their own choices about a lot of things with or without permission. All you can do is encourage Q&A and give true honest answers to the best of your ability. If it were me I'd also back up opinion with fact and make it known when I have a belief and explain why I believe it. When they have the fact they will make a better decision. It would be a mistake to say "you have to go to XYZ church because I said so." That's the sure way to lose them.
2006-07-22 04:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by AC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boys at the age of 15 and girls at the age of 9 as they become sensible enough to understand the fundamentals of religion.
2006-07-22 04:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A child should ideally be given the choice from the beginning of their lives to think for themselves and come to their own conclusions.
2006-07-22 04:00:53 · answer #5 · answered by night_trekker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess my parents knew long before I actually told them given that from the age of 9 on I would put up a stink every Sunday about going to church and Sunday School. I told them myself though when I was 15.
2006-07-22 04:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they are about 50 years old. LOL ;>
Really, just be talking to them, as opposed to preaching to them. Let them know from an early age that it is truly their decision. Let them know that you are open to whatever they decide and encourage them to explore different thoughts and ideas about God and religion.
As a parent, you hope that they make good choices, but you will always love them regardless.
2006-07-22 04:09:06 · answer #7 · answered by idspudnik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he's old enough to actually know the reasons why he wants that religion.
2006-07-22 04:00:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A child is not old enough to. That is why they have parents, to guide them in moral issues. When they are adults they can revisit the creed and see if they agree with it.
2006-07-22 04:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is 4 and already pretty much has i am an atheist and he is cristian i believe not to push your beliefs on your children let them pick for themselves my son is still kinda young i would say they would have to be at least like 9 ot 10 old enough to understand the religon but let them explore while they are young
2006-07-22 04:00:14 · answer #10 · answered by squirrellchica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋