Is it OK to ask my children to follow my own traditional beliefs. ?

Question

I'm very bad in my studies, I couldnot graduate. I dont know anything about the science. I dont read books. I want my children to follow my religion. I dont know anything about Charles Darvin ( who say man is from the monkeee ) But I love my religon. I know the GOD created this beautiful world. I know god give us rain. I pray god to protect my family.

Answer 1

You should teach your beleifs to your children to give them foundation. But you should also allow your children to grow and learn and form their own opinions in life. They are their own individual selves and if they go on a different path, that doesn't make them wrong or immoral, it just makes them true to themselves.

Answer 2

Well first of all, if you really don't know ANYTHING, then for the sake of your children, you might want to start reading books and learn about universal culture. It's never too late. You actually learn half in school and half out of school and college. No one is ever bad at studies, they're just lazy to learn, so try your best to do it and be determined. And about the religion, of course you ask your children to follow your beliefs, that's what parents do, pass on the traditional knowledge. If they refuse it, it's ok. Everyone must have a chance to believe in what they have faith in. If you are really into the idea of teaching your children your religion, then read books about it, the bible, anything, so you have a better knowledge and then can teach it to them the full version of it. Overall, I would recommend to start reading the news and books, because the excuse of not graduating is not good enough for anyone. TRY.

Answer 3

Every person should take the time to investigate what he believes and not just accept it blindly.

Wouldn't you want your children to choose to follow you because they sincerely believe that it is right?

Even someone with a low reading level, can search for understanding, because they can pray for assistance.

1 John 5:14: "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:" (KJV)

And Jesus said that we have a helper: the holy spirit. John 14:26

And Jesus also commanded his disciples to share the message with others at Matthew 28:19,20, so other people can also help you find the scriptures.

But, in the end, you must make up your own mind, because we cannot serve God blindly. If you choose to serve him blindly, or to not serve him at all, for that matter, then only you can answer for yourself, in either case.

Answer 4

It's perfectly fine to ask your children to follow your traditional beliefs. However, you need to at least tell them of the possibility of Evolution. Darwin never said that man came from monkeys, he simply said that all life on Earth are adaptations of earlier creatures that are now extinct. It's evident that at some point humans and other primates have a common ancestor somewhere along the timeline, but that doesn't necessarily mean our common ancestor was a monkey. Regardless though, you should not limit them to merely the belief in god created all, and you should not grow angry with them if they study on their own and decide that they accept evolution. Considering religion is faith and evolution is science, your children can accept both and still live completely healthy lives with good upstanding morals.

Answer 5

Do not put yourself down, especially for your children. If you feel that you were bad in your studies and could not graduate; that does not mean that you are not an intelligent person. There are many people who do not have high school diplomas and/or college degrees who still live wonderful productive lives. If this has affected your life, and obviously it has; because of you asking about a topic in a world wide open forum and mentioning the fact that you did not graduate; you can still educate yourself or complete your GED, which is a high school diploma for people who were unable to graduate; for many reasons. If you believe in God, as I do; it is perfectly okay to ask your children to follow what you refer to as "your traditional beliefs." You also have to be open to the fact that once children grow up and attain adulthood; they will make their own decisions and will approach God and religion in their own way. I was brought up in a "traditional" Christian family, with church on Sundays and Sunday School; and have actually taught in Sunday School at various times of my life. I do not, at this time in my life, attend a formal church with any regularity. I feel that I can pray and worship God anywhere. In my yard, in a church, sitting quietly with friends and family....where ever I may be. I have friends who are Pastors in various Christian churches and I spend a great deal of time talking about religion and Christianity with them, in order to continue to educate myself. My grown children believe in God, my daughter and her family attend church several times per week as my son-in -law is a Pastor. My son and his family are Christian, but live their lives much like I do, and that is their choice. So I and their father, and their Heavenly Father influenced them in different ways. They decided what was correct for their lives, and that is the best outcome. You sound like a good and loving parent, who wants the best for their children; and that is the most important factor in all of this. Best of luck to you, God bless you and have a nice day!

Answer 6

ER..i do not know whether this Question is genuine or fake.But , heck....let them explore...send thme to the best church possible..they will graduate with honours most probably...Its not called traditional beliefs by the way..God does more than just provide rain and protect the family....I am a Christian by the way

Answer 7

Is it OK?
Sure!
But remember where tradition gets them... nowhere.
There's nothing wrong with it, but it won't exactly help them either.

The only thing that will matter in the end is whether they've accepted Christ as their PERSONAL savior, not their parent's savior.



Anything more than that, hmmm.... I would suppose that if you love them you will want more for them than what you've had. But that's just personal opinion. I'd encourage them to study, even if that means setting the example yourself. Study with them and show them the Bible along with what the world has to teach and SHOW them (not just tell them) why you believe what you do. After that, it has to be their call.

Answer 8

It's okay to tell your children about your beliefs, but only if you make sure they know that they are only your beliefs, not facts. If you just tell your children that God created the world and gives us rain, then you are guilty of intellectual child abuse. Children are not mature enough to make an informed decision about religion, it is wrong to force them to follow yours.

Answer 9

Yes it is your responsibility to teach them, and then they shall have something to fall back on when they do fall. Here let me get you started: When you speak of God, never use a little "g" for if and when you read the Bible you will note that our God, King,Christ are all capitalized and when you read of the pagan god's they are always little g. I hope this helps you get started, and remember start from the beginning to understand the now. God Bless.

Answer 10

I think the best thing you can do for your children is to teach them to think for themselves. It's fine to believe in God and the faith, but following anything completely blind os never a good idea. This world needs more independent, strong, creative minds. Tradition is good, and powerful, but being able to think for ourselves is what makes us truly human.