2007-11-13 03:43:40 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When I have them, I plan on educating my children on many religions, and letting them choose what religion (or no religion) they plan on practicing.
I do not plan on just practicing my religion in front of them and hoping they'll chose it because they see me doing it, nor do I plan on indoctrinating them at an early age so that they will assume my religion is the "right" one.
2007-11-13 03:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
My children grew up in a biblically doctrinal church.
Their grandmother is Catholic and they were always allowed to attend Mass with her if they wanted to. They did chose to a few times, but only when they had spent the night with her, and that was not often by the grandmothers choosing.
They have also always been allowed to attend services and youth groups with friends from their school. Now, we do insist on knowing the type of church it is ahead of time and where it is, much like going to a new friends house to visit for the first time, we need that pertinant information.
Once we know what type of denomination it is or what type of non Godly way of worship it is, we instruct them on what to expect while they are there.
Yes, this required that we know a bit about many different ways of worship. Parenting requires that we step outside of our own box and learn about many other ways of doing things.
My children have visited many different ways of worship and non Godly worship ways.
I only have two of them grown all the way, but rest are teens now, so I can say that so far, all this openess about other ways of doing things has been just fine.
They are all so far, very grounded in Gods word and they all have learned that mans words are just mans words. IF it isnt in the bible about salvation, then it just is not true.
So, did I choose it for them? In a way, because they always had a doctrinal fellowshipping church body to look to for ground zero. but, if they had strayed, then I guess not.
2007-11-13 11:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by cindy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am an Atheist, their father is Born Again Christian, both of our families are hard core Catholics......we have 3 kids, none were ever babtised, now all three are grown ups. One is an Atheist, one Christian and the other has not decided yet. We decided to educate them, allow them to explore all the differnet religions that they had an interest in, and ultimately let them decide for themselves. The result are three well educated, well rounded, independant young people with a respect for all religeons.
2007-11-13 11:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by dragonfirelady313 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am unable to have children. However, if I was blessed with them, I would take them to church as a family. The Bible tells us to teach our children about God- If they choose another religion when they get older- that would be fine.
2007-11-13 11:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by michelle 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I will raise them with my religion, but encourage them to learn about other religions and ultimately decide on their own. If you are going to have a religion, it needs to be one you have chosen because you believe it, not because someone says it's the right one.
2007-11-13 11:47:41 · answer #5 · answered by Mikey's Mommy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My children was raised in a Christian home, however, I never forced it down their throats- my daughter and son accepted Christ- however it is their choice to follow Him or not. Do you think I would completely ignore the most important thing to little children? I feed them food, so why wouldn't I chose to help them be fed spiritually as well?
2007-11-13 12:35:38 · answer #6 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If they are young, I will teach them certain principles of my religion (Christianity). However, when they get older, I would let them choose what and what not to believe.
2007-11-13 12:34:04 · answer #7 · answered by fred g 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best school in our area is church of england and that is where I would like my children to be taught, inevitably they will learn christianity but I would also like them to have the choice, I do not follow any religion myself.
2007-11-13 11:48:21 · answer #8 · answered by gail_hurd 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
According to the law of West Virginia (where I live), I must send my children to school to receive an education. What they do with that education once they leave home is up to them. But in the beginning, it's MY responsibility.
Likewise, according to God a parent MUST teach their child about God. If we don't he holds us accountable. Once my children leave my home, they're free to do whatever they want with their spiritual education. But, again, in the beginning, it is MY responsibility.
So yeah, my children are forced to share my beliefs so long as they live with me. And unfortunately, I'm lazy in this regard and don't always make my children accompany me to the Kingdom Hall. It's hard to force someone to do something they don't want to... So they have to hear me "preach at them" all the time :D They know what I'll allow and what I wont.
2007-11-13 11:53:05 · answer #9 · answered by Xyleisha 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My wife & I are christian, so naturally my daughter is exposed to our beliefs. We will teach her as much as possible, lay a moral & ethical foundation but ultimately she free to choose.
Having said that, our past & upbringing has a major impact on our future choices. The different between our parent's action in comparsion to their values & beliefs will tend to affect us in accepting or rejecting in emulating it.
2007-11-13 11:55:03 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I will teach my children the truth. Of course they have freedom to chose and most likely as they get older I will introduce them and educate them on various worldviews.
Yet their decision to follow the truth or not, is their decision not my own.
2007-11-13 11:48:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋