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Originally Posted by evol04gt
the topic at hand isnt about religion though... its about how far you intervein into your childs molding....
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Don't intervene in your childs education, take control of it. If you are not sure what to do or say, ask someone for advice.
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Originally Posted by evol04gt
people are starting to take it away from the point... i think the reason religion is banned from most chat areas is that it becomes a discussion of beliefs rather than good idea/bad idea... im sure that if this thread gets to the religion vs religion topic- it will get locked and i will get a pm or email about an infraction..
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It's good advice to stay away from Religion in this discussion, as well as in your child's upbringing. Each child is different and one spiritual awakening is not the same in all.
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Originally Posted by evol04gt
i was asking the parents here about any thoughts on guidance.. i wish my child to have the knowelege to make her own decision on her beliefs and her faith, and not avoid filling her with my beliefs(which MOST parents that i have spoken with seem to do).
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This Dad thinks it is important to tell your children what you believe. If nothing else, it helps in keeping peace in the house...for example "your Dad doesn't use cuss words in the house".
In general start with "Truth" - that is - in all subject, be they UFOs, Guitars, or Religion, stress the truth with your child...what do you know for a fact. I say: "I've never seen a creature from outer space, but I've seen lights in the sky which I couldn't identify." or "I think the Telecaster is one of the most beautiful and versatile guitars, but that other one there is awful pretty". or "God created both the Cardinal and the Blue Jay - both are beautiful birds - he created them differently so that He could tell them apart."
Demonstrate honesty and trust with your child and they will respect you for it.
Allow them to make mistakes in their life to experiment, and help them clean up after their mistakes.
Teach them something of value, and applaud their success.
Demonstrate your empathy for others...they'll get it.
Tell them that you hope there is a power in the universe higher than your own, and that you want to experience that power after you die. This is the essence of religion.