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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet
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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No ,you made the point that parents are "forcing " children to follow religion and i answered that point. It is not unreasonable for a child to be raised in the same faith (if any) as that of their parents,it is not forcing a child to follow Christianity or Islam ,where you forced to be an atheist or where you simply raised that way ?
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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet
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.
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Gary doesn't understand the rights of a parent to raise children as they see fit,and nor do you it seems .Parents make decisions that they deem appropriate for their children ,that may include religion ,atheism , home schooling,state schooling or the time a child goes to bed ,it is the parents choice not the states or anyone elses place to make those decisions