From experience with myself and my brothers, we were always disruptive during Church, wanting it to be over and being bored with it. I know my daugher is only 3, what would you do?
2006-09-15 03:56:05 · 36 answers · asked by SngleDddy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Children who are raised in church have a better chance of making a decision to attend church when they become adults. I always think it's a good idea to have kids in church at the earliest age possible.
2006-09-15 04:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by dgindiansfan 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes! You should definately take your daughter to church. The question you should probably be asking is how do you keep her from being disruptive. Keep in mind that your daughter is unique and different in her own special way. Just because you and your brother were disruptive doesn't mean that she will be. I'm asuming that your church doesn't have Sunday School/Junior Church for 3 year olds and that your church doesn't provide a family room. First of all, you may want to sit towards the back, or close to a door you can quickly exit so that if she becomes to loud, you can step out with her. She's at a perfect age to learn order. Kids need structure and the sooner they learn, the better. Be sure to interact with her during the service. For example, when praise and worship is going on, be sure to sing with her, almost to her, so that she will feel apart of the service. When it's time to be quiet and listen you may need to whisper to her sshhhh and start to explain to her, this is quiet and listen time. This will also make for good practice for school. It doesn't hurt to take along something that keeps her entertained, for example, a favorite picture book, a doll, a mirror and brush. The main thing is that you teach her that it's quiet time. I don't know how detrimental it is that you remain in the church you attend now, but there are many churches out there who provide sunday school classes, and child care. You may want to visit some a few times before you make your decision if you chose too. I am very blessed to be in a wonderful church where the high school kids have their own pastors and service, and so do the elemantry levels. There are 4 services going on at the same time for each of us reaching us on our own individual needs. It's aswome! Check out the website and she if you might be in our area. Your daughter will do fine in church. Don't forget, they eventual grow up so this won't be a problem forever!
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2006-09-15 04:29:16 · answer #2 · answered by Kingdom_Queen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FInd a church that has a good program for children.
Most offer nurseries and sunday school these days. When I was younger, we even had a childrens church with a minister that gave "sermons" on a level that a child can understand. At the end of big people church we all walked in single file and sat in the first few pews and the pastor would call us up and have us sit on the steps with him and give us a short, age appropriate overview of what the grown ups learned too. That left an open end for parents to have something to discuss with their children about the day.
Also with my first we didnt go to a big church... there were only like 30 people there each sunday and I had to bring my toddler with me... I always sat near an exit, just in case he acted out... I brought coloring books and crayons, a toy that didnt make noise and snacks to help keep him in his seat and his mouth closed during the service.
2006-09-15 04:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ally Nicole+ 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My family has battled with this as well. My son does not sit still well for more than around 10 minutes at a time. He is too young for the programs offered for school age children during service. As a result my husband or I, or both end up missing part of the service or being distracted. If there is a nursery that your daughter can attend during the service, that might be a nice option. We occasionally take advantage of that, but only after he's sat as long as possible.
2006-09-15 06:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by Q'sMommy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to church and I am not a parent but I am 19 years old, you should definitely take her because that way she will learn about God at an early age, I was not raised in church I was invited as a teenager a few years ago, and I would have loved it a lot more if I started at an early age. There should be a children's church if not let her sleep she will out grow and she will enjoy more when she gets older just don't push her to go when she becomes a teen.
2006-09-15 04:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on your church and how the service goes....im my church there is a band and a lot of music my 3 year old loves it ..but to each there own ....and adults can be disruptive during the services also ...it is just a little more understandable when it comes from a child ..if she likes to go I would take her if she gets too fidgety you can always leave the room and stand in a doorway
2006-09-15 04:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by thunder_rainclouds 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I started to bring my daughter at 2 1/2. At first she wasn't all that good (not too bad either). When her acting up got too loud, either my husband or myself would bring her into the lobby to settle down. Once I had to totally leave(she threw a tantrum--on Mother's day-- because she wanted to go up to the altar when it wasn't time) I always sat in the back or near other families with toddlers.Once I started to bring a small bag of quiet toys (crayons,scribble pad, figurines,stuffed animals, small stackable tupperware bowls) she was better since she was kept busy. I now often get comments on how well behaved she is in church. Check to see if there is a Sunday school program for preschoolers. My daughter now 3 1/2 is eligible to go to Sunday school! Peace for the first 45 min of the service!
2006-09-15 14:15:37 · answer #7 · answered by mooseny35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, I believe that a person should start their children out the right way as soon as possible. If you raise your child the right way you won't have the heart aches that follow when a child is not raised believing in Christ. Most of the churches today have a daycare where you can drop your child off and pick them up after services. While the child is there they will be taught about Jesus. Even if that child don't continue to go to church they will always have that foundation. Think about it and then decide.
Yonous
2006-09-15 04:08:22 · answer #8 · answered by yonoust 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually churches have little kid's programs where they play with other kids, then they get a little bible story, then snacks. If not, I don't think it's a bad idea to get her to sit through a service or two. Sit in the back, we always sit in the back, and if she gets really disruptive, go out for awhile. Take crayons, small, quiet toys, juice or water, and a snack. Make it fun and exciting for her.
Good luck!! If people give you crap, glare back. :) Church is suppose to be for everyone. Just know when to take your daughter out. :)
2006-09-15 05:32:16 · answer #9 · answered by the_proms 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in church and love it. I was a sunbeam in the Salvation Army. They always had appropriate age groups for everyone. I no longer go to the Salvation Army because there isn't one were I live but the church I go to has a nursery and programs on Sunday's and usually other days of the week too for preschoolers through teenagers. Your daughter will love these, she can sing and dance, make crafts, learn about God and be around other children her own age. Don't miss out on these opportunities for her. God Bless!
2006-09-15 04:07:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 4 yr old and a 1 yr old and we go to church every sunday (Baptist). The 1 yr old goes into the nursery to be with the other kids her age, and the 4 yr old actually goes to a special church and sunday school that is geared towards kids. If your church has a nursery, then you can take your child to church, making sure you have things for her to do (coloring books, story books, snacks like cheerios or gummi snacks, a drink etc) and if she gets too restless, then you can take her out to the nursery until she calms down then take her back in.
Good Luck.
2006-09-15 04:02:55 · answer #11 · answered by Genny 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋