09 Jun 17
Originally posted by dj2beckerI think that parents should let their kids work out their own spirituality
I'm guessing most people have been exposed to some form of religious indoctrination. Some people argue that this is a form of child abuse.
Other people would argue that it is the most common form of social acculturation.
They argue that people teach their children the things they believe and the things they think they should know. And that’s what has been going on for millennia.
What are your thoughts on the issue?
09 Jun 17
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Originally posted by apathistguidelines, yes. Hard and fastened rules however, applied over a long period may lead to a lack of autonomy in the child.
Kids need guidance. Here's a rule: sometimes you will disobey, and we will still love you.
But kid keep it to a minimum. Choose your battles.
Unless of course it comes to harming others, then you can have 0 tolerance as a parent - lest you get blamed ..
09 Jun 17
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Originally posted by KellyJayBecause everyone should have a right to genuine free will for starters. And parents should be aware of this.
Why
Also because, IMO , kids who learn how to think for themselves grow into more decisive, more well-rounded, more holistic individuals. Theist or otherwise.
If, after examining ones thoughts, one decides that those thoughts are not actually their own, all sorts of different psychological break downs MAY occur. Not to mention the problem of blaming others.
So many other reasons ...
But why did you ask me this? Surely you are not advocating that parents NOT let their kids think for themselves (?)
10 Jun 17
Originally posted by karoly aczelI let my kids participate in any religious activity they wanted to. So, given my region, a half a dozen christian varieties. I never gave my opinion until they were grown, but I did try hard to teach them critical thinking skills. So I get an atheist, an agnostic, and a conspiracy theorist right-wing christian.
guidelines, yes. Hard and fastened rules however, applied over a long period may lead to a lack of autonomy in the child.
Unless of course it comes to harming others, then you can have 0 tolerance as a parent - lest you get blamed ..
The girl is the conspiracy nut. I guess that's not statistically relevant.
10 Jun 17
Originally posted by karoly aczelYou are telling me that parents should not be allowed to teach their own kids right and
Because everyone should have a right to genuine free will for starters. And parents should be aware of this.
Also because, IMO , kids who learn how to think for themselves grow into more decisive, more well-rounded, more holistic individuals. Theist or otherwise.
If, after examining ones thoughts, one decides that those thoughts are not actually thei ...[text shortened]... me this? Surely you are not advocating that parents NOT let their kids think for themselves (?)
wrong, what is good and bad? You think the child will figure that out on their own, when?
If not parents, who, the kids next door, some guy in a van? If parents are not teaching
their kids, others will, and those that have kids that do not teach them are not parenting
their children.
Originally posted by dj2beckerNo matter what worldview one teaches a child it is all indoctrination.
I'm guessing most people have been exposed to some form of religious indoctrination. Some people argue that this is a form of child abuse.
Other people would argue that it is the most common form of social acculturation.
They argue that people teach their children the things they believe and the things they think they should know. And that’s what has been going on for millennia.
What are your thoughts on the issue?
Originally posted by EladarNot if one also gives the child the skills and knowledge - and curiosity - for them to be able to carry out critical analysis of that worldview (and other worldviews) so that when they become adults they can think for themselves and reach their own conclusions.
No matter what worldview one teaches a child it is all indoctrination.
10 Jun 17
Originally posted by KellyJayYou under-estimate children.
You are telling me that parents should not be allowed to teach their own kids right and
wrong, what is good and bad? You think the child will figure that out on their own, when?
If not parents, who, the kids next door, some guy in a van? If parents are not teaching
their kids, others will, and those that have kids that do not teach them are not parenting
their children.
Originally posted by FMFYour basis of a critical analysis is your worldview.
Not if one also gives the child the skills and knowledge - and curiosity - for them to be able to carry out critical analysis of that worldview (and other worldviews) so that when they become adults they can think for themselves and reach their own conclusions.
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Originally posted by FMFWhen kids grow up they ask you questions. The answers you give are based upon your own worldview. This will invariably influence your kids.
Not if one also gives the child the skills and knowledge - and curiosity - for them to be able to carry out critical analysis of that worldview (and other worldviews) so that when they become adults they can think for themselves and reach their own conclusions.
Give me some examples of skills and knowledge that you would equip them with.