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Originally Posted by martyh
Wrong ,the parents are bringing the child up as they see fit as is their right ,as was the right of your parents .Saying that parents force religion on children is like saying that parents force children to go to school or force children to behave themselves
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You're actually answering a point I didn't make, presumably because you didn't like the connotations.
I'm not disputing their right to do it, merely pointing out the blindingly obvious. I don't take kindly to indoctrination whether it is done by parents or whoever else and think children should be allowed, within obvious frameworks, to make as many of their own decisions as possible.
Going to school is a legal requirement; good or bad behaviour, while rewarded or enforced as much as possible, ends up being a choice for the child. They can behave and be rewarded, or they can misbehave and be punished.
I seriously doubt the parents in question asked their child whether they wanted to celebrate Christmas or join in the activities surrounding it. I'm sure the child just loves seeing any friends he might have enjoying festive seasons.
See below - faith schools effect in
italics.
Age % Non-Religious
Age 0 to 4 34.3
Age 5 to 7 29.1
Age 8 to 9 27.2
Age 10 to 14 27.6
Age 15 28.8
Age 16 to 17 30.4
Age 18 to 19 34.9
Age 20 to 24 37.6
Age 25 to 29 36.0
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Originally Posted by martyh
It's too complicated for you to understand so i'll not bother explaining
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No, please do.
Again the post of mine you were quoting you disagreed that, because the child's parents had a label they chose, they were compelling him to carry that label. I would appreciate your pointing out where this statement was incorrect.