Is it acceptable to assume that your offspring will assume your personal beliefs?
Pushing Religion
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Helllll No.
They will at first because it's all they know, but more than likely once their
eyes open and see there's more to the world, they should start to question
it. There's no reason they won't find it's what they do infact believe, but
it's been my experience those raised within a certain faith rarely just assume
it without some sort of investigation as they grow.
They will at first because it's all they know, but more than likely once their
eyes open and see there's more to the world, they should start to question
it. There's no reason they won't find it's what they do infact believe, but
it's been my experience those raised within a certain faith rarely just assume
it without some sort of investigation as they grow.
I sure as hell hope not.
Pushing it on them will only make them go further away, if it's not what they do infact believe. Besides, not letting them know that there is more to this world than your beliefs and values will inevitably stunt their growth. Yeah, certain things like right and wrong need to be brought to their attention but even that is something they need to explore, the same thing with the various consequences that come along with it. There's no problem following certain practices that come with religion in your household, but if your kid grows to not wanting to participate it shouldn't be held against them, nor should it stop you from doing it.
It's all about letting them know their options and knowing that it's their choice because inevitably, they'll make it anyways.
Pushing it on them will only make them go further away, if it's not what they do infact believe. Besides, not letting them know that there is more to this world than your beliefs and values will inevitably stunt their growth. Yeah, certain things like right and wrong need to be brought to their attention but even that is something they need to explore, the same thing with the various consequences that come along with it. There's no problem following certain practices that come with religion in your household, but if your kid grows to not wanting to participate it shouldn't be held against them, nor should it stop you from doing it.
It's all about letting them know their options and knowing that it's their choice because inevitably, they'll make it anyways.
Not if you raise them to think for themselves. There's a chance they may end up with the same belief system, but it shouldn't be assumed.
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While many parents probably hope they will (primarily parents of the Christian, Hindu, or Muslim faiths), it is not really acceptable to assume that one's children must believe as the parents believe.
J.
No way. I didn't follow my parents' beliefs and I'm just fine with it. And even though they are disappointed, they understand my reasoning: As far as I'm concerned, the Christian religion breeds nothing but arrogant, judgemental hypocrites. And I've yet to be "disappointed" by a member of it.
Nope. By telling them how to worship and what to worship, I set the precedence to allow them to be told by others how to think. I want the best freedom for my potential offspring, not intellectual shackles.
And I'm guessing you shouldn't tell then what is good behavior and what is bad? Give them freedom.
It is not acceptable, nor is it ethical.
Besides, God is an ego-maniac. As a fellow ego-maniac, I can assure you that we actually like variety in the way our asses are kissed.
It is not acceptable, nor is it ethical.
Besides, God is an ego-maniac. As a fellow ego-maniac, I can assure you that we actually like variety in the way our asses are kissed.
Forgive me if I sound just a wee bit paternalistic but - You are Sooo Cute!
There's plenty of people who will just imitate their parents, family or culture; there's plenty of others who will reject them in knee-jerk fashion; then there's that small percentage of people who will actually think for themselves.
Yeah, well, those people can strap on a barrell and walk about the streets at night with a lantern for all I care.
Stand a little out of my sun, please.
Oh geez, that one might take awhile.
It is not acceptable, nor is it ethical.
Besides, God is an ego-maniac. As a fellow ego-maniac, I can assure you that we actually like variety in the way our asses are kissed.
I plan on instructing my children to the fullest on my belief and moral system. If I didn't do that, I would fail as a parent. Now obviously in the end I can't force them and they still have a choice to follow it, but I will do everything in my power to inform them of the truth, as I see it, which is heavily influenced by my religion, which I hope, long after they leave my house is their religion too.
I don't think anyone can expect or assume anyone else to follow a certain faith. But try to get them to? Especially your children? OF COURSE! It's the most important thing in a person's life.
Hey, I'm just a skinny little thing!
I won't try to force my perspective on my kids if I ever have them. I won't bash the hell out of religions and I won't stop them from going to religious services. They believe whatever they want, just as long as it's what they believe. Not what they are expected to believe or not what all their friends believe, but what they personally believe.
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