At some point, however, our kids may dig in their heels and make a
stand. It is often valuable to attempt to uncover the reasons for their
displeasure with church. Maybe they don’t care for their Sunday school
teacher, or they’ve had the Baby Moses story for the past six years
running and are bored stiff, or there are few kids their age. It could be any
number of things. Talking it out with our kids may help them see the
value of Sunday morning time with God.
And, of course, there are always ways to make our children go to
church — tactics we don’t advise. By using these tactics, we do not allow
our kids to appreciate and value the experience of their own volition. We
can exert our power and feel in control, or we can look for a creative
long-term solution. The important thing to remember is that parental
demands will probably come to fruition in rebellion. Kids will fight
parents who insist, “You have to believe what I believe.”
But have faith. Disliking church is most likely a stage. As little kids,
they love Sunday school. Then comes the phase when they don’t want to
go. However, if we haven’t made church attendance a major issue during
the early years — presenting a good role model instead — our kids will
most likely see value in going to church as they get older.
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