2006-10-21 16:45:24 · 18 answers · asked by windwillow2004 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am rather grateful to my parents for not specifying my beliefs. I had some rough times in my spiritual journey, but at least I was open minded enough to really contemplate what I believed. I think parents should teach their children that there are all different kinds of religions and facilitate discussions to encourage the child to figure out for himself what makes the most sense.
2006-10-21 16:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by Reject187 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that until the child reaches the age of 13, they should worship & be taught the beliefs of their parents.The young tender minds & hearts are able to know God more clearly. I believe they should worship& pray as a family.You teach a child not to run into the highways,would you leave that lesson for them to decide on their own?or allow them to eat lots of candy as they choose?After they have become the age of accountability, (13 or 12 yrs. old) I believe they should be able to decide after much study & understanding of the world's religions,or by visiting other churches, where their hearts would lie. I could accept their choice of any/ or no religion, but no satanic worship. I'll not assume they know the dangers that lie in that. I can only pray they would accept the faith of their Fathers.
Fathers did you know that 80% of children, 80% whose Father's took them to church, remained in church as they got older. A Father has a responsibility to their children. (Mothers should take up the slack if a Father refuses to take up his responsibility)
2006-10-22 00:10:49 · answer #2 · answered by Faith walker 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should give your child the religion you feel right with as they grow up, but let them realize that there are other religions out there. They may choose to follow another path later in life. If you give them the gift of choice (and acceptance of that choice), once they are old enough to maturely handle it, you will be giving them one of the greatest gifts of all.
2006-10-21 23:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by Shadowspun 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that parents should teach their children their religion, but when the child is grown, he chooses his own.
2006-10-21 23:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't. Give them guidance, values, and support open and honest dialogs. Cultivate an environment of trust and treat your child with the respect they deserve. Encourage exploration, followed up with insightful and intelligent discussion. Wow. Wouldn't that be great. Who wouldn't love to be treated like that, instead of being conditioned like a sheep into the flock. More time, more energy.... but what a great relationship you would establish with your child....
and I have to wonder out loud, why Midge considers religion to be like taking your medicine...maybe she secretly agrees with me.
2006-10-22 00:24:18 · answer #5 · answered by cosmicshaktifire? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every parent has the duty to instill their moral code in their child, and religious beliefs are an intrinsic part of that code for most people. After all, you wouldn't tell someone that they shouldn't teach their children to obey the law of the land, and when they're 18 they can 'decide for themselves', would you? (;p)
Hoping the best for you...
2006-10-22 00:15:13 · answer #6 · answered by Debra N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the parents have the right and must choose the good way of their children but in this world of "false freedom" says the opposite, nevermind, the true will always be the true.
2006-10-21 23:55:33 · answer #7 · answered by Jorge 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
to a point, when a child i too young it is good to give them a foundation but there comes a point where you just need to let them be free to see whats out there but most the time once they compare things with what they've already learned then they'll see differences and turn to you for awnsers why.
2006-10-21 23:59:53 · answer #8 · answered by SAM S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think every parent has the right to raise his child with the religion, morality, and education that they desire as long as it is not traumatizing to the child.
when the kid is 18 he/she can decide what they want to believe in.
"when someone else dose it it is called brainwashing" when a parent dose it is called parenting"
2006-10-21 23:48:42 · answer #9 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I feel that if you bring up a child with the qualities the Bible discusses you can't go wrong. They will be ethical, forgiving, forceful and productive individuals. I do not believe in false religions if that is what you are asking.
2006-10-21 23:51:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋