To religious parents-?

Question

Do you and your child agree on religious and spiritual matters? Do religious differences ever cause problems between you and your son/daughter?
(I realize that the last one is a little bit personal,so I understand if you wish not to answer it)

Answer 1

we do not always agree ... but we do always support and respect each other
if they have questions , i try to answer , no matter what religion the question is about
i would not have them believe the same as me if it does not make sense to them

they are 6 , 9 and 15

Answer 2

I am so thankful that my two kids have accepted the faith in which they are being raised. It would be one of the most crushing things for a Christian parent to see if a child rejected the Christian faith. I have seen that happen in other families. I know that there are Christian parents praying intensely for their kid's heart to change.
What some Christian parents have to remember is that the child's choice is between him/her and God. The parent cannot exert undo pressure, other than living a life that meets the parents's standards. [The "while you are under my roof" stuff, that is.]
If you are questioning the faith, that is actually a good thing. Once you get through a time of questioning and doubts, you will, I pray, cling to Biblical faith even more, because you investigated other options and found them off-base.
Ask all the questions you want. Just do not make it a personal battle instead of an exchange of ideas. Your parents need to follow that rule as well.

Answer 3

I raised my youngest daughter, who is now 15, as a Jehovah's Witness. She has never celebrated a holiday, or birthday, and has never seen an R rated movie. We seldom have differences of opinions over what we believe, and if we do, we talk about what she thinks and what I think, and what the Bible says about it, if anything. We may never agree, but we listen to one another, and usually we come to some sort of solution.
My oldest daughter however, now aged 23, was raised by her father for quite a few of her formative years, and didn't come back to live with me until she was older. They raised her as a Southern Baptist, with many ideas about hell and Satan that frightened her out of her wits. When she came back to live with me, she was a bit disconcerted to find out I really don't celebrate any holidays AT ALL. We have had quite a few talks about the differences in religions, and she does not understand why I believe some of the things I do, such as the restrictions of blood transfusions, but when I try to explain, she tunes me out. She is one of those folks who really don't want to learn anything new... it's just too much trouble! Lot's of people are that way; it's just a shame a daughter of mine is, because I am a HUGE believer in learning all you can about anything you can, anytime you can. Other than this, our religions and beliefs are respected in this home... as is anyone's who comes here.

Answer 4

my daughter and I have had differences of opinion in spiritual matters since she was 4 (she is now 5) {though we have no religion}

you'd be surprised at the depth of thought of even a pre-schooler if encouraged (and I usaully play devil's advocate to her ideas whatever they are)

it doesn't cause problems, its important for her to see things from multiple points of view

[everyone has parents, but what about the 1st parents? how could they have been born?]

[I don't think there is such thing as a god.]

[conversely at a later time: God is an old man who lives in the sky.] - after watching those horrible religious propaganda cartoons on a religious channel

[at another time: Everything has to be god.]

Answer 5

My dad was never too religious; my mom was a regular Catholic. My dad made sure we got to church even when my mom worked; I had to sit between my brothers to make sure they behaved. I haven't been to church in a couple of year but when my son is older, we'll start. Only once can I remember having an argument about church with my dad after my mother was dead a few years. Once I reminded him that I was middle-aged and it was none of his business, he calmed down. So, generally, no, it's never really caused a problem.

Answer 6

My daughter was raised christian,she is questioning my faith and hers.I'm ok with it,because I did the same thing.All I can do is love her a pray for her.I do not brow beat her,she is my child and I adore her.I trust God in this matter,to me he has given me promises in regards to my kids.I raised them in the ways of God,it is up to them to desire a real relationship with Jesus.I trust he will lead her back,in his time.God I love my kids.

Answer 7

75% of religious people got their religion from their parents. I find the practice of brainwashing children before they have the reasoning capability to make a logical, informed choice sickening.

Answer 8

well I'm baptist and me and my parents didn't always agree on things. about religion and how we should take care of somethings but my parents don't over rule me and tell me what I'm doing wrong.. look to the bible.. for what u should do ... and usually helps us out!

Answer 9

Our family is happily Catholic. The idiot in-laws however are Bible thumping Baptist morons!