is child abuse? what about all the cartoons out there, I had Cable shut off because of it. all the fighting and cruelty in them anymore, not to mention the fairy tales, witches burning children, wolves eating grandma etc. My 6 year old started doing some pretty scary things from what that tv was teaching him, but do you ever think of that? but my 10 year old grew up with curch and the Bible, he is a very well balanced child, behaves has a huge heart and always thinking about other people. so if I have to choose on using the Bible to raise my children or the new generartion ways, then guess who wins? I have evidence of the different ways living under my roof and its a battle to undo the damage that was done to my 6 year old, by leaving the church and Bible out of his raising. so why would you say the Bible is child abuse, when the worse abuse is on tv and the books you give to your children everyday?
2007-09-04 04:50:29 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Teaching children the Bible is not child abuse. There are several Bibles out there geared toward children. These Bibles leave out the graphic nature of the Old Testament. Furthermore, the most important thing for them to learn are the teachings of Jesus. His work is good, and everyone should live by His word. He taught us so many wonderful things. The graphic nature of the Old Testament, I believe, is why some people feel teaching children the Bible is child abuse. However, these graphic details are not to be taught to children. They are not put in children's Bibles. They should not be taught to children. What is wrong with teaching them about Jesus? He was a great teacher, and He is still with us today. If people want to equate the Bible with child abuse, then I have to agree that a lot of TV is child abuse too. Look at some of the shows that are on nowadays. It is all about how one goes about teaching their children. Give them the basics. They are children. They cannot understand the whole Bible. Leaving out the graphic nature is exactly the right thing to do. How else could it be child abuse? Some say because we are pushing our beliefs on our children. We have free will. They will either accept it or reject it. I was raised having free will, but I am still Christian. I will do the same for my children. I will teach them about God and Jesus. I won't push organized religion on them. I don't belong to a church. Church is not as important to Christians as is our love for Jesus and God. Many people, however, don't understand this point. Afterall, the main concern with Christianity lies with organized religion, not Jesus/God.
2007-09-04 05:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep up the good work. I don't if you saw the story earlier on Yahoo news linking children growing up watching too much TV / media to Attention Deficit. Just a theory at this time. But with the unusual amount of children being diagnosed it is worth consideration. The Bible didn't seem to negatively affect anyone from our early history in this country when it was the preferred book used for teaching. It was used almost exclusively in the home. Those people turned out pretty well. Now contrast that with our current generation of children. Something is amiss.
2007-09-04 05:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by JohnFromNC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You make a very valid point. While the Bible does contain passages of violence, etc. - the same and worse is thrown at us via television. While we CAN just change the channel - the next channel may have something even worse. So everyone has to choose for themselves and their family what they are comfortable with viewing in the home. I choose not to have cable at home because my daughter is home by herself for 2 hours every day after school - and I know how much PBS I watched when I was left on my own after school! LOL HOWEVER, I do not completely censor her TV viewing life as I think that is unhealthy as well. We rent DVD TV shows and even some that would prove completely unsavory to most of our fellow Christian friends - but I watch them with her and we can discuss things about them. It's often a learning experience for us both. Also, my daughter knows that Harry Potter and the like are fiction. And that Wylie Coyote is a cartoon and that is how he resurrects himself time after time.
2007-09-04 04:58:44 · answer #3 · answered by Marvelissa VT 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The bible is not a cartoon or a fairy tale, it is a part of History whether people believe in it's Power or not. Why only give them half knowledge on what happened in History? Are we afraid they might make an INFORMED decision? Or what's the problem? B/c it is a vital part of History that should be taught that way, but some are just too fearful that their children will see through all the judgments made on it, and understand it for what it really is. Hmmm.... so who is depriving the child? The ones who want children to understand History at it's fullest, or the ones who want to only teach some and just get them through life as ignorant yet successful as possible?
2007-09-04 04:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by TRV 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think that in a way it is abusive because you are forcing your beliefs on your children instead of educating them on all different religions and letting them follow the path they are called to. There are plenty of TV programs for kids that are nonviolent and focus on morals and character, plenty of books too. The problem comes when the child is not monitored in what they are watching or reading. You don't have to know the bible in order to be a good moral person, you just need to be parented adequately.
2007-09-04 05:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by NONAME 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a christian. I'm a good, kind person. I am a great a role model for children- I hold a great job, I am honest, responsible, giving, kind, loving, generous, and respectful.
What part of those traits wouldn't you want your child to emulate?
I also grew up watching tv with witches, wizards, goblins, elves, and all the fairy tales you're speaking about. I read fairy tales nightly before bed.
Guess what-- my parents were involved in my life and spoke to me about "just pretend" and "imagination" instead of letting my developing mind assume things are true.
Raising your child "by the bible" instead of plopping them infront of the idiot-box does one thing-- it gets you involved in your child's life.
And for that, great. Its a wonderful tool.
But the solution is not the Bible. The solution is being involved in your child's life and education.
2007-09-04 05:04:39 · answer #6 · answered by kerrisonr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
People have told me not to let my kids watch the Passion of the Christ. Saying it will stick in their head. I say that's what I want is for them to never forget the sacrifice that the Lord Jesus Christ made for all people adults and children alike.
Mark 10:14
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mark 10:14 (New American Standard Bible)
14But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Jesus is the Word made flesh. I would never keep my kids or any child in my care away from what's in the Bible, the word of God.
Now we do not have to be explicit in stories such as Sodom and Gomorrah. We can tell it without going in great detail about the sins that where committed.
2007-09-04 05:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by Old Hickory 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kids should enjoy learning about Bible. Family Bible Films is the entertaining way for kids to learn stories of the Bible. Your children will enjoy watching animated friends as they go on adventures to learn stories of the bible. Help your child understand the Bible, and how it is relevant to their everyday lives.
Here is the link to it: http://trkur.com/tk?o=12288&p=142576
2014-06-19 18:30:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do agree with what you are saying. Ever watch some of the programs on the Disney Chanel? Theses shows geared for young children and teenagers are not good. At a glance they look harmless and seem to be good entertainment for kids but when you look into the shows you see they teach kids to be rebelous, greedy, vainity, and to follow the trends of society above Godliness. I bought the movie "All Dogs Go to Heaven" for my 3 year old boy a few years ago and the opening scenes have dogs getting drunk, smoking and playing poker. Is that what you want your kids to watch?
2007-09-04 05:01:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's just an argument that Dawkins used in The God Delusion, and is now regurgitated daily on Y!A.
The way I look at it is, a parent has the right to teach their children whatever they want, so long as there's no abuse involved (physical, sexual, or emotional), and so long as they raise the children to be productive members of society.
Teaching the children about ANY belief (or lack thereof) is perfectly acceptable.
2007-09-04 04:56:19 · answer #10 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋