BellaBabyBoutiq said:
As a Christian, I think my children should understand all things at age appropriate times. It is up to them to choose what is right for them. We don't need a lesson in Paganism here, this forum is about parenting not religion. Most children do not have a clue about religion inherently or about spirituality until they are around 3 -10 years of age or until someone enlightens them - however will they understand it? It depends on the child, their age and their level of development and maturity. They can eventually decide what their own truth/religion/knowledge/myths are as they grow up.
Kimberly
I think you are taking the point of the thread out of context. No one is preaching, teaching or pushing any views. If someone asks a question, I give an answer in my own perspective.
Religion is very loose in my house. I wasn't raised religious but spiritually. I was born Christian/Anglican.
It doesn't matter what my beliefs are or your beliefs are, we all have different opinion and stances on the paranormal, spirituality and religion and apply it in the way we raise our family. So, yes, it is very much relevant to parenting. And, I would hope to think that a parenting forum is accepting of anyone regardless.
This thread is for those who do express interest in the paranormal and may be curious as to how others handle it in their households or who may be concerned about their children exposed to it. Besides, it is an interesting topic that not many people think of talking about or are too scared to for fear of judgy people.
If you have read my previous posts you can take note that I don't condone the use of Quiji boards. They are, in fact, banned in my house and my daughter knows she is not to participate in Ouiji sessions anywhere else as something can follow her home.
I was just explaining before that I have taught my daughter to respect spirits. It is a topic that comes up and she does have questions. We both have had personal experiences and I have had a long time interest in the paranormal and supernatural since way before she was born.
If the topic is not your cup of tea you didn't need to respond, but you did so it must be of some interest to you to take the time to reply with such a thoughtful post.
I find it peculiar that this thread is one of the main focus's on the PF home page, still.