Do you think little kids should be allowed in church?

Question

In the church I go to, the priest is always complaining about how annoying cell phones are when they go off in mass, yet he LOVES little kids and loves when parents bring them to mass w/them. Me on the other hand...I find crying kids just as, if not worse than cell phones. For one thing, little kids not only distract the parents during the entire mass, but also all the people around them. Secondly, unlike a phone..you cant shut a kid up! I just wish parents would be smart sometimes and leave their kids at home

notaminivansmama...I am just stating the truth! At least I can enjoy a cell phone ring, not an annoying little baby's whine. When your kid is crying or causing a scene, how much attention are you paying in church? When I was really little in church...I dont even remember. See my point? I dont even REMEMBER!

Answer 1

I'm one of those who wouldn't bring a baby to church. I have missed going to church- and haven't this past year because I had a baby. I wouldn't want to interrupt, and my son got quite fussy at times. So although I love going to church, I will wait until he is older and can sit next to me (being good of course)... they do have daycares at some where they will watch your children while you attend church. I think those are good ideas.

Answer 2

That is why I take mine to the church nursery, otherwise there is not point of me going to church. I wouldnt be able to pay attention because I would be telling the kids to be still and quiet or having to leave because of that. It also annoys me when the parents just sit there and let them make noise or cry. Take them out of the church at least. I do think that at a certain age they need to start to bring them in so they can learn to sit still, but its still annoying.My church has childrens church and the kids ages 4 and over go to the reg church for the singing, etc and then they are sent out to childrens church for the remainder of time. Its good thing.

Answer 3

I dont see anything wrong with bringing your kids to church. When I was growing up my mom brought all of us and we behaved ourselves :) Kids just gotta learn to be good. I find that some churches allow it, but others dont. The church I go to now has a children's corner kinda thing were when the pastor begins his sermon--the kids go in another room to get a more specialized sermon that they can understand...like a sunday school. Also if a kid is crying most likely the parent just goes outside for a while and comes back in. Hey, church is for everyone-not just adults.

Answer 4

I thought that is why churches had Sunday school. However - I don't think people should not come to church or not be allowed to go to church because they have a child. That's just wrong. Of course kids are going to cry and makes noises. That's what little kids do. Maybe the parents can't get a babysitter every time they go to church. You ask if a child is crying and making scene, how much attention are you paying in church. Are you asking these parents to choose between church and their kids?

Answer 5

I think all kids should be in church. They have to start early so they will learn how to behave in church. If you teach your children while they are young you won't have any problem with them at all. My 3 kids were in church from the time they were 1 week old until now and are still going and they are grown. They were very good in church. If they cried, I got up and went out with them. Either they needed a diaper change or were hungry the only time they cried. They knew that I would not put up with a fit throwing in church. They only tried that once I took them out and spanked their bottoms and brought them back in and they were great.

Answer 6

Yes little kids should be allowed in Church!! I bring my 15 month old girl with me and bring things to entertain her like cherieos and juice. If she gets fussy then I take her out. A child is never going to learn how to act in Church if they are not taught the proper way to act. Most Churches offer nurserys for kids to attend and also have childrens Church.

Answer 7

Well, sometimes parents cannot always leave their children at home, so their choices are either bring the child or not come. While I do truly find things like "junior church" great for children, I do see your point. Sometimes infants begin crying and cannot be quieted, and then the parents are missing out on church, but their also learning about an important part of parenthood. I realize the crying children are interrupting your worship, but I would think you would be thankful that parents are bringing their children to God's word instead of staying at home and missing out on it entirely.
Pray for the parents and their children as well as your temperament. It can be frustrating to listen to a sermon when children are crying, but they are God's gift to the world. Be thankful for them! :)

Answer 8

You are still going to church, however, which shows that it had some sort of impact on you. Even if you dont remember. Many churches set up a daycare area in the back for infants and rowdy children who cant sit still. Ask if it's possible to do that in your church, with volunteers taking shifts.

Answer 9

Children should be exposed to church and the church community at a young age. And the whole point is to go as a family. I've seen many children behave in church and participate as well. However, you're right, some children can be annoying. But really, it comes down to parenting. A parent shouldn't ignore their child if he/she is being a distraction. That child needs to be disciplined. So, blame the parent, not the child.

Answer 10

How do you expect children to learn how to behave in church if they are kept out of it? Children need to learn about God/Jesus where cell phones DON'T!! And with time and correction from their parents, children learn how to behave in church.
Mt 18:2,3,4 He called a little child and had him stand among them. And He said "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.Therefor whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven".
Eph 6:4 Fathers do not exasperate your children, instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
And there are many more! Please read them.

Answer 11

Where my brother goes to church there is a room at the back of the church with a glass wall that is sound proof and is sort of like a day care room with games and such for the little kiddies. :) The parents can see their child and also attend mass at the same time.