2006-08-11 19:11:02 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
When you feel they are at an age to make a responsible decision on this.
2006-08-11 19:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whats more important to you - having a child who feels loved and accepted for his or her decisions or having your child accept your religion? If you already know the answer of the two - then do accordingly. Bear in mind that the second choice will likely alienate your child for the rest of his or her life, and the first choice will require that you have a lot of TOLERANCE and patience. Children pretty much know what they want from a young age, often they do not have the judgement that comes with age and experience. Cheers!
2006-08-12 02:20:07 · answer #2 · answered by bitemebiteme27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best age to let your child choose a religion of his/her own is after 15 years old. Before that I do not think that he/she will know exactly what they want from life. You can encourage them to learn about the different options. The good news is, All religions have the same basic teachings (Love yourself, Love for others, etc), so at the end it does not really matther what your child believes are, as long as they are happy with their choice.
2006-08-12 02:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by Sandra D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the age of the child.
There is a point when they are struggling with becoming an adult where they start to question things for themself.
You CANT make a teenager believe something.
Encourage the kid to do some reading and give you reasons for not wanting to believe.
I would say that as long as the child lives at home he neeeds to respect his family. It would be nice to go to church as a family on the holidays.
The kid is searshing for his own idently. Be patient, and pary ;pray pray
2006-08-12 03:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well actually Sir you cant allow it at any age coz you don't have the right to do that i mean if he wants to change his religion then no one can stop him, sorry to say that but religion is not a birth right no its something you need to be convinced about and you choose it, so yeah give the kid the space to choose BUT be the adviser about your religion, let him what your religion has and he will decide what to choose for his life.
Best of luck
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2006-08-12 02:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by Clark794 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between 15 and 18 depending on their maturity level and the reason behind their desire to switch or do without a religion. Until then I would hope that they would at least respect the family religion.
2006-08-12 02:13:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 18 before my mother would allow me to reject some of the teachings of my former religion.
2006-08-12 02:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by tina m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shall talk to her/him about the present practices,customs in our religion.Make clear that no matter what the religion is,humanity is the greatest of all.If this religion,according to her/him doesnt fulfill the criteria,the choice is free.Every religion is with some discrepencies.Every religion has its philosophy.Give it a serious thought on which religion s/he wants to follow.Stick to the decision.Age no bar.
2006-08-12 02:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by aquarian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are allowing this... I would continue to take my child to service until he or she could show me why they want to try something else. I would never stop praying. Changing denominations would not be a super big thing. It must be a real change and not just follow the leader because the friends are doing it.
2006-08-12 02:19:04 · answer #9 · answered by the Goddess Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is my child rejecting the family religion in favor of another, or, in an effort to avoid any type of religious exposure?
As a parent of two small boys. . .and a fairly active church goer myself. . .I do not require my children to attend "services", only Sunday School (for religious education/Bible lessons). . .until they are adults (18).
Btw, I am also teaching them this: that religion of any sort should NOT interfere with one's spirituality. . .that spirituality needs to be cultivated. . .and that religious/moral instruction is important so that one has a standard or guide independent of one's self (as all of us are subject to self deception).
Further. . .I NEVER have them go to Sunday School unless I am attending church at the same time.
2006-08-12 02:31:35 · answer #10 · answered by MIKEBAYAREA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both me and my husband came from Buddist family, but both my sons gone to christain school and now both attending every sunday church. I told them not to make any drastic decision with out our knowledge till the age of 21 and even though after 21 we still need to be informed.
2006-08-12 02:37:34 · answer #11 · answered by Trouble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋