Parenting methods have been affected by numerous factors over the years. Parenting is something that is obviously successful or in the worst case, has failed miserably! We found that the parents' religious affiliation affects the way they raise their children. "The particular theologies theory posits that different religious affiliations put varying efforts into emphasizing family-formation strategies" (Pearce 2002: 325). Religious affiliations, inspired parents to be fervent on implanting strong morals, maintaining close relational ties within their family, and encourage positive community involvement with their particular religious affiliation. Parent's religion motivates parents to avidly implant morals in their children through maintaining open and continuous communication between themselves and their children. Parents in the past have been more interested in reading a book or finding on the Internet the "proper parenting methods" rather than just getting to know their kids by communicating with them and finding out the things that are on their kids minds. When the parents keep a connection with their children as binding as communication, they are less likely to find themselves not knowing what to do when their children begin to change their perspectives and desires. They develop a trust level between their children as well as gaining authority due to their children's respect towards them without them having to demand it (Stolzenberg 1995). In addition to promoting communication between themselves and their kids are more prone to focus on promoting healthy communication between themselves and their children as well as encouraging communication between all of their family members. Families involved in churches have stre... ... middle of paper ... ...aching their kids, in addition to reinforcing the values and morals that the parents are implanting in their children at home (Hart 1986). In conclusion we found that parents' religious affiliation has a positive affect on how they raise their children. Their religion affected the way in which they went about teaching their children morals. It also affected how they structured their family, by a breakdown of the relationships among the family members. Also, parents' religious affiliation allowed them to raise their children in a healthy environment that promoted the best raising of their children that they could ask for. Finally, we did find amongst our findings on the affect of religion on childrearing, that the community can also affect how parents raise their children. Further research could be done comparing the two, as to which factor is more effective.
In “Rods to Reasoning” Hays states that during the Middle Ages in Europe, if children were not “being fed, drugged, whipped, or tossed, they were often simple ignored (23). This was hardly the case in Industrial America. The view on children was changed from economically useful to emotionally priceless (Hays 32). When my grandmother and her family moved into the hotel, she believed she was fortunate enough to have the best childhood. She was seldom asked to help around the hotel and would often ask if there was anything she could do to help. Unlike the Puritan children who wanted to obey and please their parents so that they would be in good standing with their father to inherit land, children of the Industrial Era wanted to just please their parents to show their love and gratitude (Hays 31). Due to the new focus on childhood, a lot of literature about how to raise and treat a child was being published around this time. Rousseau declared that children would thrive when they were “treated with love and affection, and protected from the corruption of the larger society,” (qtd. in Hays 26). Protecting children from society and maintaining their innocence differed drastically from the Puritans who believed they had to break their children of their sinful nature (Hays 32). Growing up as my grandmother did, she passed down certain teachings and values to her children
Kathryn Lofton examines the history of religions and its association with the authority in American parenting. She demonstrates this through her analysis of the evolution of parenting from Colonial America to the 21st Century, parents as religious agents, the politics, science and service of parenting, and the market, or child-rearing manuals, for parenting. Lofton seeks to argue that “there has been a persistent relationship between religious ideation and parental religious practice in the twentieth century” (23). She makes the conclusion that the expectations of the meaning of parenthood have actually become more orthodox in the sense that more people treat parenting very religiously. The subject matter of this essay argues that the belief
The goal for most parents is to have a family that is united and happy together. The Clutters were happy, and who abided by their core values and faith. “A belief in God and the rituals surrounding that belief—church every Sunday, grace before meals, prayers before bed—were an important part of the Deweys' existence.” (133). Holcomb was revolved around faith, people believed this strengthened
Morals are usually the standards by one which lives in, whether them being good or bad. However, how about when religion influences ones morals? Religion isn’t or it doesn’t work for everyone, and that’s okay. But, there are many people out there that religion influences their morals; and the most common reason for that is that religion was influenced into them and into their morals as a child. Iri...
The most successful way to instill righteous and moral behavior and thoughts is by demonstrating our respectable interactions and honest problem solving approaches during difficult times of our lives. “As adults we should dare to be adults that we want our children to be”. They learn by watching and are quick to mimic our behavior with their peers outside of home. The author writes that “we should strive to raise children who: engage with the world from a place of worthiness, embrace their vulnerabilities and imperfections, feel a deep sense of love and compassion for themselves and others, value hard work, perseverance, and respect, and also move through our rapidly changing world with courage and a resilient spirit” (214, 218-219). All of these elements will help to transform the way we live, love, and
“Crevecoeur explained the tragedy it would be for two individuals with different religions to start a family and created generations upon generations of confusion”. Each family in early America marrying based on common religious beliefs, and teachings their children in the way of their beliefs, would create a stable home for children to grow in. In today’s Christian church this is a value we hold true to well. Setting genuine religious values and morals are very important in today’s world. Whether you choose to practice that religion or not, the core values that are indebted in you from your childhood follow you into adulthood. Having pure religious principles promotes a balanced and well-functioning home. “Thus religious indifference is imperceptibly disseminated from one end of the continent to the other; which is at present one of the strongest characteristics of the Americans”. With core religious values or even a lack thereof, families will be able to create a solid foundation of morals and values to be built
Children are easily influenced during the stages of early development. Children repeat everything said to them, mimic actions of the adults by which they are raised, and choose to follow a religion without critically thinking. Religion is introduced to many at a young age and can have immense effects during early development. One is taught to speak carefully around children because children repeat everything said near them. However, one will preach about one’s religion without pausing to wonder how a religious environment affects children during early development. The community religion creates can be all a child knows, which will close one off from the world and give them only one perspective.At the same time, however, community
Religion is a macrosystem that influenced my morals, attitudes, and the way I grew up as a child. Religion has been a significant factor in influencing my socialization and has influenced me to live a morally acceptable life. I started going to church when I was four years old and have been an active member for the last eighteen years. I have attended Sunday school classes, vacation bible school, have been a teacher in those programs, have been in the youth group, music group, media department, and have helped in the office positions. Being involved in these activities has been an important part of my life and is what takes up most of my time outside of school. My parents have also been active members and we, together, attend services and events regularly. Being a part of a religious organization has affected my development in ways that I had not even realized, ways that correlate to a study conducted to research the impact of religion on child development. According to the study by John Bartkowski (2008), children whose parents attend frequently exhibit greater social skills at home and impose positive effects on interaction skills, interpersonal skills and social competence. Another interesting finding was that attending church regularly has a strong influence on bolstering a child’s cognitive skills at school (Bartkowski, 2008). These results are consistent to my personal experience. Although I am an introvert, I do not find it difficult to communicate or interact with others and have had very positive experiences in school in all
When I became a parent in 2011 my priority for my child's spiritual growth was at the top of my list. I continue to strive for my relationship with God to flourish and to be an example of what it means to have a relationship with God for my son to see. I try to make it a daily task, when possible; that we bless our food before meals, worship together by listening to gospel music and singing along, talk about God, read the bible together, read devotionals together, and pray before bed together. I understand that parents are children’s first teachers and that makes me want to be better in my walk with God because I know parenting is the ministry that God has for me at this time.
The consideration of religion and personality from a psychological perspective logically seems to stem from the desire to evaluate correlations to increase the understanding of humanity and potentially improve human development or well-being. The findings from research conducted as well as the challenges associated with the inquiry of the relationship of religion and personality serve to inform our understandings.
When mother’s cares for their children by implementing practical teachings, they demonstrate storge. Relationships that exhibit stable and commitment tendencies
As a Christian, I go to church on Sunday and I believe in heaven as a holy place where I can meet God after my physical body dies. Every day I follow the Holy Spirit inside me, and I know I am forgiven for all of my sins as long as I act by the teachings of God. But besides all of these benefits for my spiritual body, what are some effects on my physical and mental health from religiosity? There are definitely effects on my well being from religiosity according to a study conducted by Yoshiomi Imamura and his colleagues researching the relationship between the belief after death and the well being in a group of elders in rural Japan. Many studies have been done in the Western hemisphere to show the beneficial relationship between religiosity
In schools, the teachers use various ways to educate the children on spiritual matters in consideration of the children's diverse cultures (Geyer and Roy 9). This way they get to learn about morality and religion. Also at the national level, some spiritual virtues are normally used to stop misleading behaviors among youth. For example, abuse of drugs can be regarded to be wrong in community with a religious background, and this can be constitutionalized to improve morality in society. In line with that, bad behaviors among the young ones can be stopped by reinforcement of moral virtues in an institution; this helps to curb regretful results such as murder (Geyer and Roy 9). Logically, everyone loves being treated well and with respect because this brings out internal peace and a sense of fulfillment. This being the pillars of religion, it as well applies in morality was disrespecting and hating another person is regarded as improper. When religion is ignored, morality cannot be upheld, leading to high rate of law breaking behaviors such as robbery, shop lifting, and rape cases (Jagodzinski
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Religion is one of the most influential factors that structures people's point of view in the modern world. People become aware of the concept of religion from their early ages. The fact that children more often than not inherit their religious beliefs from their parent...