Why is it that parents force their kids to be what religion they are?

Question

My parents yelled at me and kept telling me im catholic(im athiest, i honestly dont believe in the concept of religion).
Why do they think that their kids have to be what they are??
and when it says put religion down, on a form or a peice of paper, i want to put athiest, because its the truth but its like they are imbarrased?

Answer 1

No one in my family taught me about religion or God. They were mostly atheist and agnostic, especially my brother and cousins. When they found out I joined a church they told me how stupid I was and eventually I got beat me up pretty bad. Afterwards, they left me alone. My folks are dead now and my brother started calling me a few years back and we get together and go fishing. now and again.

Answer 2

You can't put atheism down as a religion, it's more of a belief than a faith, unless it was Buddhism-which is an atheist religion. Maybe if you explained to them why you don't believe in God and put it down well, they'd understand and see your point. It would be awful to be screaming it in their face since it's something they, first, don't like to hear about from you and second, don't like you to be. Tell them that you have gone through the idea of christianity and tell them that you don't feel it's right for you at the moment but you are willing to learn more about it.

Answer 3

Children are subject to their parents beliefs in all things until they are 18 and can move out.

Not just religion but your parents understanding of morals, values etc. are all part of how you are raised. Being raised a Christian is what your parents believe and they love you. If you understand salvation, then you certainly want your child to experience it just as you want all good things for your child. Salvation is more important than anything, so your parents have given you the knowledge and tools to know about it. But you have free will and you can reject it. That is your option.

You don't say your age but it is very common among teens to reject all that their parents have taught them...it's called rebellion. But one day you may be thankful for your upbringing. There are many who return to the Church as adults finally understanding the sacrifice of Christ and the necessity of salvation.

Answer 4

I think the word force is a misnomer in most cases,good parent s know full well that it is their duty to pass on their faith to their children and it constitutes a moral and wholesome thing when done with gentle love and concern for their spiritual life in God.
Father K pointed out the simple requirements that children need and parents provide but the highest gift to give a child is the awareness of God and eternal life.

Answer 5

And today's award for "Most Sweeping Generalization" goes to....


I just read an interview in EW with the actress Jodie Foster, an atheist. She spoke of how with her own kids they celebrated all the religious holidays and traditions; and that when they were older they were free to make up their own minds.

I am a Christian whose parents never forced me to do anything (honestly, sometimes I wished they had cared more about me!) - but I really admired how Jodie Foster is raising her own kids.

Very impressive!

Answer 6

Atheism isn't a religion, so you can just put none.
As for your parents, they will hopefully get over it. My mom was distressed a bit when I was a teen, but she got over it and we have an incredible relationship. And we can still talk about religion-I respect hers and understand her reasons for believing, and she probably thinks I'll come around and that's ok with me. I'm extremely happy as an atheist and it really doesn't effect my life with reasonable people.

Answer 7

i think of that is completely appropriate to advance your infant along with your ideals or lack thereof. What supplies human beings a foul call is whilst they disown their infant for thinking. i've got seen atheists freak out whilst their infant comes to a decision they are non secular, and that i've got seen non secular human beings freak out over their infant turning out to be an atheist/agnostic. actually, i'm arguing for a discern's top to coach their infant what they suspect 'certainty' is. i pass to advance my daughter with the thought there is a god, top and incorrect exists, etc. because's what i believe is genuine. Now, if she will become an atheist, or is going down another course entirely, i will nonetheless love and settle for her.

Answer 8

I wonder, do the Ps send You to Catholic school? You need to learn to spell!

"Forcing" You to go to church is, in their minds, no different from "forcing" You to go to school, be courteous to old relatives, do chores, keep a curfew, look both ways, whatever they deem their parental duties.

If You are old enough to post here, You are old enough to decide for Yourself, but be mindful of the consequences. I mean in life, not in death.

Answer 9

Parents do not force anything. If they are good parents they teach their children the ways of the Lord. I have yet to see a child at Mass with an arm twisted up behind them or a gun held to their head, or tied down to the pew, being forced to be there

Answer 10

ALL parents don't do this. My parents never forced me. My best friends have not forced their children to do anything. One of my good friends' son is an atheist.

Don't generalize.