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Religious Development

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Slipknot44 · 17/03/2010 21:44

I'm a highly religious 25 year old mother with a 6 year old son. It's his birthday today, and this got me wondering about how soon I should start telling him about religion. I don't want to indocrinate him, but I'd like him to know about it; but in the end, it's his choice.

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Jadaloves · 17/03/2010 21:57

I think its important to teach kids about religion, im not religious myself but I think learning about religions from a young age helps to give us tolerance and understanding.I wouldn't worry about indoctrinating your son, if he does just follow because you do, he'd grow out of it. I hope iv'e been some help

verybusyspider · 17/03/2010 22:00

children learn by example, take him with you to your place of worship, let him experience it and ask you questions, be led by what he wants to know.

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Slipknot44 · 17/03/2010 22:09

Okay then. I suppose I could take him to a reasoning, but he might not be good for him being in a smokey room for too long...

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verybusyspider · 17/03/2010 22:24

what is your religion? if you don't think a reasoning is suitable maybe there are other gatherings that are, how have other people introduced children to your religion?

kreecherlivesupstairs · 18/03/2010 05:57

Our dd is 8.10, she is a catholic because her dad is. She attends church every week with him. I don't know what a reasoning is TBH, I am not in the slightest bit religious and think that if people want to talk to their imaginary friend that's fine. as long as I'm not expected to.
Your son must have picked up a bit of your belief system as you describe yourself as highly religious.

Jadaloves · 18/03/2010 18:11

A reasoning? As in your a rastafarian? I don't mean to sound hypocritical but that changes things somewhat, perhaps it would be better not to bring him along. After all it could affect his growth, him being so young!

kreecherlivesupstairs · 19/03/2010 09:45

Well spotted Jada, I wondered about the smoking.

bumbums · 19/03/2010 09:55

How does your faith normally involve children in their community? Your children are the biggest part of your life and the religion you choose should be a positive influence in all your lives.Are there meetings when children are invited and there is no smoking?

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Slipknot44 · 19/03/2010 13:30

The Reasoning must involve the taking of ganja. For my son to come, he would at least have to intake some, although I'd rather he didn't smoke. I could make him a cake .

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verybusyspider · 19/03/2010 20:42

now you are trying to be deliberatively provocative, its not a debate I'm going to enter into, I hope you make the right decision for your son and his health

annh · 19/03/2010 20:51

Interesting first post .... is it the school holidays already?

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