or what legacy do you wish to leave behind for them? Will you force them to follow your belief or will you educate them in all religions equally and let them choose, or will you tell them religion is a myth and simply let your morals be their guide?
2006-11-09 06:02:11 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The best piece of advice I can give to my son is to be true to himself and not to let peer pressure dictate who he is. I have taught him about different religious beliefs, I feel that knowledge is power and I want him to be free to choose a path that suits him best (not my own preferences, but his)
2006-11-09 06:09:37 · answer #1 · answered by Joeygirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I am an Atheist, but I was born into a Catholic home, and then "saved" by a Christian church as a teen. I've seen a lot, and done a lot.
Now, I have an infant child, and I get this question a lot. I will tell you the same thing I tell everyone. My child will grow up in an open-minded, loving environment. She will learn to accept EVERY and ALL religions, learn to accept EVERY PERSON, regardless of race, sexual orientation, or religion, and learn that no one is more right than the other.
I will raise my child the same way my parents did. If they have questions, I will answer them to the best of my knowledge as objectively as possible. If she wants to go to church, she can either go with friends, or I will take her there myself. If she wants to be a Wiccan, a Muslim, a Jew, a Catholic...or an Atheist like me (her father is agnostic, fyi), I would support her NO MATTER WHAT.
I find that forcing your children to believe what you do, can promote hate and intolerance in SOME cases, and I don't want me child to be that way. I want her to respect everyone equally. And if she decided to even become a preacher some day, I will respect that.
And I will still love her no matter WHAT because she is my child.
2006-11-09 06:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by Heck if I know! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am teaching my three year old son the following:
Life is a precious gift and it should be treated that way. Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way and enjoy it all don't have any regrets. Be kind and considerate to everyone you come in contact with, treat everyone the way you would want them to treat you and expect NOTHING less. Love yourself treat yourself well and be happy, if you do this you can love others. Raise him Catholic/Christian like myself and his father, but teach him of all religions so he can have an open mind. Go to school and make the most of it, follow through with your education and go to college it opens up a world of opportunities. Travel and see the world its a beautiful place. Never forget where you came from. Come to us to talk about life, drugs, alcohol and smoking we will never judge you and we hope you will be smart and not try these things but if you do, we can talk about it!! But most of all no matter what happens Mommy loves you just the way you are!!!
God Bless!!
2006-11-09 06:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by HereweGO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I have children, I do plan to raise them Catholic. However, I also think it's important for them to understand other religions, and it's equally important for them to realize that all religions teach the same essential guiding principles.
If my kids decide when they are older that becoming a practicing Catholic is not for them, that's okay. It's more important to me that they have internalized the teachings of the Church (I'm using Church generically here) and become good people than good Catholics.
2006-11-09 06:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by sylvia 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My advise to my daughter. No matter where you are or who you are with be yourself. Believe in yourself and you can do anything you want. If you are true to yourself and follow what you believe morally and whole heartedly in what you do and say then no one can make you feel less important or beneath them.
As far as Religion she believes in God and will chose her "religion" on her own. The bible is the bible. "Religion" is someones own person interpretation of the bible and it is her job to interpret it for herself and decide which Religion best fills her belief.
and the biggest thing is just because your friends are doing it doesnt mean that you have to. If you know it is wrong your friends will respect your decision. If they don't then they truly are not your friends.
2006-11-09 06:20:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That being an individual can sometimes mean to others the word odd, but it also means to accept yourself, and that means to be at peace with whatever god you chooose to believe in. And when you find balance, you find god, and the world will soon balance as well. My thirteen year old knows this now I must work on my three year old... I wish you well
2006-11-09 06:22:35 · answer #6 · answered by fryedaddy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To always strive to do what is right and fine and true. To follow the bibles direction as it was inspired by God. We are imperfect humans and we need to set our heights higher than what WE think and this is only done with holy spirit, prayer and through his word. To instruct him to pray, because life is not always kind and good; but the peace that knowledge of God gives and living a decent life to the best of your ability will see you through. To work towards FOREVER, not just for the moment. There is one God, one Son, (Jesus), and one bible; there are not unknown numbers of TRUE religion, just one. Show love to others just as Jesus did when he laid down his perfect life for us. Pray for wisdom and fill your life with God's love.
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2006-11-09 06:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by research woman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best piece of advice I can give my children (and I give it to them frequently) is to think for themselves, and not let *anyone* tell them what to believe -- not even me. To be rational and skeptical, not dogmatic and ignorant.
If they act that way, and still choose to believe in a god of some kind, I will support them fully. But I doubt they will...:)
2006-11-09 06:06:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Four bits of simple advice.
Don't chew plug tobacco while riding a motorcycle..
Don't plant this years root crop over last years outhouse pit.
Never eat meat that is older than you are.
And, under no circumstances should you trust someone who tells you that they want or expect you to.
2006-11-09 06:07:08 · answer #9 · answered by Murph 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'll educate them on religions and my beliefs and let them make up their own mind, like I did.
2006-11-09 06:05:06 · answer #10 · answered by Angel Baby 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋