How NOT to teach kids to pray.
Posted by Frances on September 24, 2007 · Leave a Comment
A saint from the 21st century advised parents not to force their young children to get involved in too many religious activities because this experience could traumatize them and stigmatize their perspective of God.
Scenario A: A mom calls her 6 year old son for the customary family rosary at 6 pm
Mom: Let’s pray.
Kid: But mom…
Mom: It’s time to pray.
Kid: Ugh! … …
Mom: You start.
Kid: Hail Mary full of grace…
Mom: Very good, now say it slowly because we’re praying.
This seems to be a training ground for raising nominal Christians. The type who know religion, but not spirituality.
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