17 Dec 07
Originally posted by amannionPersonally, I don't care for the raving literal fundamentalists either.
I'd rather she be an atheist. Obviously I think I'm right, and I'd prefer to see her follow my lead in that respect. But I'm not that fussed. My bigger concern is that she be healthy and happy - if she's a healthy happy christian, then my job is done.
(Mind you if she turned into a raving literal fundamentalist then there'd be problems. But I'm pretty confident I can weed anything like that out of her.)
But we may have different definitions about that.
17 Dec 07
Originally posted by josephwI have some bad news for you. Unless you have low IQ kids, you have no control over that. During their teens you loose the abilty to indoctrinate them and by their mid 20s or so they will make up their own mind.
I would struggle with the idea that one of my children might entertain the thought of being an atheist. I would think I did something wrong....
17 Dec 07
Originally posted by Rajk999I have 5 children over 18. None of them are at risk. I maintained control until I set them free. That was a gradual process. They are all responsible adults now. And smart. Two of them have their own businesses. I'm very proud of them all.
I have some bad news for you. Unless you have low IQ kids, you have no control over that. During their teens you loose the abilty to indoctrinate them and by their mid 20s or so they will make up their own mind.
But believe me, they gave me plenty of headaches along the way.
Do you have any children?
17 Dec 07
Originally posted by josephw
I have 5 children over 18. None of them are at risk. I maintained control until I set them free. That was a gradual process. They are all responsible adults now. And smart. Two of them have their own businesses. I'm very proud of them all.
But believe me, they gave me plenty of headaches along the way.
Do you have any children?
17 Dec 07
Originally posted by Rajk999Have you ever heard this scripture?
I have some bad news for you. Unless you have low IQ kids, you have no control over that. During their teens you loose the abilty to indoctrinate them and by their mid 20s or so they will make up their own mind.
"Train up a chilld in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Granted, there is no sure fire way that is 100% bulletproof to have a child behave the way that he is brought up, however, it is only common sense to think that your chances are better if you do.
17 Dec 07
Originally posted by josephwOne daughter now 23. I used zero indoctrination. Going to church was optional but we spoke often of the beliefs of her friends while she was a teenger. Now she is made up her mind and prefers to believe in God.
I have 5 children over 18. None of them are at risk. I maintained control until I set them free. That was a gradual process. They are all responsible adults now. And smart. Two of them have their own businesses. I'm very proud of them all.
But believe me, they gave me plenty of headaches along the way.
Do you have any children?
17 Dec 07
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Originally posted by whodeyI was refering to many Christian sects that practice indoctrination. There is no option to believe otherwise. I was one of 6 kids that grew up in such a family. Now we are all over 40 and only 2 held to the original teachings, one became an atheist and 3 believe in God but left that sect.
Have you ever heard this scripture?
"Train up a chilld in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Granted, there is no sure fire way that is 100% bulletproof to have a child behave the way that he is brought up, however, it is only common sense to think that your chances are better if you do.
