How many parents would force their small children to go to church?

Question

As well as teach them the Bible and discourage them thinking otherwise about any other beliefs? How many of you believers would teach their belief as fact to their children?

This is a form of brainwashing, no doubt, so just wondering.

It is brainwashing, simple as that. There is nothing more impressionable than a small child.

Answer 1

The same parents that teach their children to wash their hands, brush their teeth, look both ways before crossing the street ...

Listen, to give a child faith is to give them a priceless treasure. Every parent "brainwashes" their child with their beliefs or lack of.

Answer 2

both of our daughters have been coming to church with us since they were babies...most churches have nurseries for the smallest children...and as they got older, they had 'children's church'...where they got a snack, some coloring or crafts, a story from the bible, some play time...we have been entirely open with our children about what we believe, and have also impressed it upon the kids that what they believe is a decision they have to make for themselves...we also take them to the library, where they can pick out whatever books interest them...how many of you nonbelievers keep your children away from church, teach your children there is no God, and belittle Christians in front of them in the same way so many of you do on YA? would you consider that a form of brainwashing as well?

Answer 3

I would definitely teach and do teach my children about the Christian faith and the fact that it IS the only true faith. I not only teach them the Truth and the Word but also explain their faith so they can answer challenges to it. I provide facts and statistics to prove the inerrant truth of the Bible.

My role in my child's life is as a parent. As such, I have certain responsibilities which God has ordained to me as a parent. It doesn't matter if I want to do them or not. One of my roles is to bring them up knowing Christ and God's love. Another is protecting them from people, events, and circumstances which will harm them either physically, emotionally, or spiritually. This is why I removed my children from the public school system.

Here's a question for you: Is it not also brainwashing to constantly force immoral, unethical, and unhealthful ways of life into someone's life like the mainstream liberal media and liberal school system now do on a consistent basis? Why is it bad to teach love of neighbor, the 10 Commandments, and self-sacrifice but it is okay to teach homosexuality, promiscuity, and disrespect for parents and elders?

Answer 4

The Bible is fact, as for forcing the children to go to Church, That would never happen. Until my children are old enough to stay at home alone they will go to Church with us. My Church has many ways of allowing us to attend Church while my children are supervised in their play with other children, not being "brainwashed". I will allow my children to make up their own minds, but if they ask spiritual questions however, they will receive spiritual answers.

Answer 5

It's not brainwashing to involve your children in your life. Do you think taking your kids to a movie is brainwashing? How about teaching them you don't believe in religion and ridicule it at every turn? This whole brainwashing stuff is nonsense and shows extreme prejudice at every repeating.

Answer 6

I think "force" is a baited word. I've attended Mass since infancy. My mother took me to church very frequently, and my age was no issue. As a toddler, I was taught to pray the rosary and recite other prayers. I liked it. I didn't feel "forced". Some children are naturally curious about spirituality. I've retained this curiosity all my life. I know what you're driving at here, but just keep in mind that depriving a child of spiritual experiences in the name of avoiding "indoctrination" is probably also a mistake. Not allowing a child to express their spirituality is a form of indoctrination in itself.

Answer 7

Now, this is a loaded question.
Of course, parents take their kids to church with them. It is only natural.
In my house, when the kids were very little, they went to church with me, and as they grew older, they looked forward to the fun they had in church. They had friends there, and they loved it.
We also have an extensive library at home which my kids were and are always free to browse through, that includes books on other religions, and they have always been free to make their own choices.
I raised seven kids, and I have fourteen grandchildren, three of whom died in infancy. They are all Christians, by their own choice, for which I am grateful.

Answer 8

Children belong to God anyway until the age of accountability, so we cannot really brainwash them in the light of eternity.

I was never a church goer until I found my current church. I believed in God, but the worship was boring..so I did not go. My daughter actually wanted to go when we did not belong to any church. I am happy she did. We are still going, missing hardly any weekend services. It is just wonderful. Why would not you want your chidren to experience it when it is so good. : )

Worship is really for God. When I learned that it was easier for me to attend regularly because I realized the worship is not about me and how I feel.

Answer 9

As a parent, it is my responsiblitly to take my children to church so they may learn about the truth about God and Jesus Christ our Savior. Church is not brainwashing it is brain protection. Church is going to teach them how to pray for themselves and people like yourself who are in need of prayer. May God bless you

Answer 10

My mother otherwise known as the vessel had me in church less than two weeks after I was born and it continued into my teens. Then I stopped going because I was sent to a Catholic school which in and of itself was bad enough.