it annoyed me with my first child now its happening to my second, why do schools have to have R.E i'm dead against this and have always wanted my children to 'find' their own 'religion' 'belief' or whatever...does it annoy you
2007-09-09 08:25:54 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I have a 9 year old and an 8 year old - and yes it annoys the he*l out of me. I resent teachers indoctrinating my children, they have absolutely NO right.
2007-09-09 08:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by Catherine1 4 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Is the school actually teaching Bible or Christianity? If it is the only religion being taught in a public school, and not part of a comparative religion class (which is doubtful, at that age) then I'd probably have a problem with it. I chose to send my children to a Christian school and knew that there would be Bible class and chapel on Friday -- but that was my choice, no one was forcing us.
You probably have the option of having your child sit out those lessons, if you feel strongly about it. Talk to the principal and see what the procedure is. I remember back in the 5th grade, the rural school I attended for a year had Bible class once a week. The two Jewish kids in the class went to the library during that period. :-) Keep in mind, though, that kids that sit out are somewhat conspicuous, and are often teased.
I will make one observation: You want your children to "find" their own "religion" -- kids don't go searching for religion, so if you think they are going to wake up when they are 18 and decide that they are Muslim, Jewish, or Methodist, I think you are mistaken. IMHO, children need to be exposed to *something* as they are growing up, if for no other reason than to give them something to rebel against when they are older! I think that if you are commited to giving them the freedom to find their own way spiritually, then you're doing them a disservice to not at least show them where the path starts.
2007-09-09 08:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If this is a public school in the US and they are getting the information from any adults in the school then the law is being broken. Contact the principal and go up the chain from there. If necessary contact the American Civil Liberties Union. However, if you are not in the US or this is a private school you may have a problem. The best you can do under those circumstances is find another school that meets with your philosophy or make sure, without coming across as intolerant, that your children know the truth as you see it. Maybe take them to visit houses of worship from a wide spectrum of religions. Or try the Unitarians. We believe there is good in all religions.
2007-09-09 12:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by EC Expert 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I was in school, the only time we learned about "religion" was in World Geography when we were learning about everyone's religion. Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, etc. Not one religion was being "forced" on us. And my teacher was a Christian, believe it or not.
Anything other than that (Christian After-School Groups) was "optional" (meaning, no one was "forced" to go).
And I live in the united states, so the person who assumed you lived here and "pitied you" needs to get their facts straight. Our schools aren't allowed to force religion on you or so much as make you stand up for the pledge of allegiance anymore because people complain alot about it. This is in public schools. Christian/Catholic schools are a different story.
If you believe your children should "find their own religion", why are you so worried about this? They seem to just be interested in this right now. They're still young, and when they grow up and learn more about it - they will decide to believe (or not believe) what they want.
I didn't actually decide to be a Christian and follow it until I was 19. and I was raised in the Church. So, just because they are learning about it now , it doesn't mean they are going to follow it forever. How do you expect someone to follow their own religion and believe what they want to, if they don't learn about other religions somehow?
and no, it doesn't annoy me. My children would be allowed to come home and "spout" whatever it is they are interested in. Regardless of my own beliefs.
2007-09-09 12:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know schools had R.E anymore. I thought that was done away with along time ago.
While yes I agree with you about not forcing children into one religious sect over another, I think the best way for them to make a decision, is to have the education to make an informed, intellegent decision. Yeah this week they might be "spouting off" about Jesus, but next week it might be Buddah. Education about everything is the key.
2007-09-09 11:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by 3GirlsMommy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am lucky as my daughters schools teach about all religions in R.E. i am an agnostic and i don't have a problem with them learning about different faiths. i would rather they understand a religion than listen to other people prejudices . i believe there is something but i just don't believe in A religion. in my view religion is behind a lot of wars and a lot of so called christians or whatever don't practice what they preach. but i am leaving it up to my children to choose a faith if they want . if one wants to be a buddhist and one a christian i would support them .
2007-09-09 20:49:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u talk of "spouting off" which means that u are anti Jesus. would u feel better if they came home talking of how cool devil worship is, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, atheism? which religion is a 'find' and not an indoctrination?
u want them to find out without ever having heard. i guess that wd easily occur by osmosis!
i am annoyed: that a mother can be so biased yet claim to be open minded.
2007-09-09 20:03:26 · answer #7 · answered by kiki68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be proud of my children. If you want them to find their own religion, why are you bothered that they talk about Jesus? They will hear about a lot of different religions in school and just out in the world, and they may pick one you don't really like, but that is the risk of letting them "find their own religion"
2007-09-09 09:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by Shell B 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think the whole point of RE is to educate children about ALL!!! of the different religions and then they can make an informed choice if they wish to do so.....But it would be unfair if the school is not teaching them about all of the different religions out there
2007-09-09 22:20:11 · answer #9 · answered by josiethomas2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you understand that it is part of history? Jesus was a real life person, not someone made up. You may or may not believe He is the messiah or a savior, but He was still very real, just like Julius Ceasar or Picasso. If you want your kids to make up their own minds about religion, then it should not threaten you for them to hear about an historical figure that is connected with religion. Teach them about other religions as well then let them make up their minds if that's what you choose.
2007-09-09 11:23:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
when i used to have R.E lessons they taught me about all religions and how they are all different, we also used to have debates and discussions on the whole science vs religion which was interesting. I was about 12 though. So it will change.
At the age of 9 thats all you will get taught but it will soon change, think nothing of it
2007-09-09 08:36:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋