HELP! Religious subjects.......

[CedarRidgeChicks]

..your on your way!!

 

[maplesky7]

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You just moved me to tears. You really did. I am so happy for you and your family. Thank You Jesus.

Love in Christ,
Gretchen

 

[LizFM]

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This is probably just me being over cautious because of some past experiences I have had, but if I were you I would make it a priority to learn, right away, the specifics of the religious beliefs the school is going to teach your daughter. That way you can make sure that these beliefs are things you agree with. There are some pretty big differences in how Christian groups interpret the Bible, not everyone agrees. (I know you called it a 'religious' school not Christian but it is obviously a Christian school of some type if they are using the KJV) Some groups and denominations are not overly concerned with these differences in interpretations...but there are groups out there where if you do not believe *exactly* what they believe on *every little thing* it is a major problem and they will condemn you.

I say this because you have been told your daughter is easily influenced and you have seen her distress at you trying to show her something she has been taught is "wrong." She obviously feels great pressure to know what is "the right way" and great distress and anxiety at the thought of doing it "wrong."

Imagine if she is taught something in school that makes her believe you or her father are wrong or sinners or are going to hell if you do not do/believe exactly what the administration of this school teaches (don't think it can't happen!). The distress she will feel.

I say this because I know what can happen to families who did not realize...and because I do not want such a thing to happen to you.

Please check this out. If you don't feel qualified to do it, try to find a knowledgeable person whose attitudes and beliefs you trust, to advise you.

 

[EweSheep]

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This is probably just me being over cautious because of some past experiences I have had, but if I were you I would make it a priority to learn, right away, the specifics of the religious beliefs the school is going to teach your daughter. That way you can make sure that these beliefs are things you agree with. There are some pretty big differences in how Christian groups interpret the Bible, not everyone agrees. (I know you called it a 'religious' school not Christian but it is obviously a Christian school of some type if they are using the KJV) Some groups and denominations are not overly concerned with these differences in interpretations...but there are groups out there where if you do not believe *exactly* what they believe on *every little thing* it is a major problem and they will condemn you.

I say this because you have been told your daughter is easily influenced and you have seen her distress at you trying to show her something she has been taught is "wrong." She obviously feels great pressure to know what is "the right way" and great distress and anxiety at the thought of doing it "wrong."

Imagine if she is taught something in school that makes her believe you or her father are wrong or sinners or are going to hell if you do not do/believe exactly what the administration of this school teaches (don't think it can't happen!). The distress she will feel.

I say this because I know what can happen to families who did not realize...and because I do not want such a thing to happen to you.

Please check this out. If you don't feel qualified to do it, try to find a knowledgeable person whose attitudes and beliefs you trust, to advise you.

I had that in mind as well! We never were raised in religious schools, just going to Sunday schools, Bible camps and on TV (Billy Graham, the elder, is still IS my favorite to listen to). That is why DD felt overwhelmed by having to do the PreK public school, then to her beginning K in public school and now, this Christian school. She would adapt to it easily but for me, I am sure going to keep trying. As long as she benefits from this school, all for the better. She would stay there until we move out in the country which she will be out of this public schools or get into Magnet. I do not want her confused but if she is, I will talk to the teachers and I am sure they will go out of their way to educate me how it works. They know that I was out of church or Bible reading for so long.

I will keep this in mind before it gets too much out of hand.

 

[frankenchick]

Poor lamb! I'm sure she is really frustrated about the writing. Maybe a meeting with the teacher would help. The three of you could talk about how, for a very long time, children were taught to block letters. Then, someone got the idea that putting tails on the letters would make learning cursive easier. Explain that not all schools changed to the letters with tails, and that's why some schools do it, and some don't. Tell her it's okay if she forgets which way to do it at this school sometimes, and that you and teacher will be patient and help her. It sounds as if she really wants to please everyone . . . so help her!

Note on John 14:6 ~~ Jesus is answering the disciples' question, "How can we follow you [to where you're going] if we don't know the way?" Jesus literally answers, "I am the Way, the true (Way) and the living (Way); no one comes to the Father but by Me." One thing I love about my heavenly Father is that He doesn't tell me to do anything that He isn't prepared to help me do!

 

[LizFM]

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I am glad. I fussed and worried whether I should say anything

- I didn't want to offend you but I have seen it happen in my own family.

My parents and grandparents were also good, moral people with a vague belief that Christianity was the right religion but did not attend church, and we also had no specific doctrinal beliefs or practices when I was a little kid. Let's just say I explored a few different churches in my youth

Not to be alarmist, but there are "religious" (I put the word in quotes intentionally, because there are some really good people out there too) Youth Groups (often non-denominational groups who use "Christian" as a generic label) who sort of specialize in glomming on to these kids. My parents were all too trusting but fortunately I spent a LOT of time with my grandpa as a kid and from him learned specifically that a strong moral center did not have to come from a church, just because someone was a preacher did not make them infallible (his grandpa was a circuit riding minister) and to trust my instincts.

A child who needs to know "the right answer" and strongly identifies with authority figures (teachers) or friends who "have all the answers"...especially when mom and dad admit they don't understand a lot of what is being talked about (like what verses in the KJV mean

)...might be in for kind of a rough time if mom isn't aware of what might happen.

 

[hermiesbirdies]

WWW.biblegateway.com you can select from any version of bible so that it makes better sense

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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One thing that might be helpful is to show her on your computer and in different books and magazines that there are many different fonts and that no one font is "correct" with others being incorrect. Specifically look at lower-case g's and serif vs. sans serif fonts. Tell her what is important is that other people understand WHICH letter she is writing, that exactly how it is formed is not really important: both block letters and denealean are correct--just different ways to do the same thing--write letters and words. You do need to talk to her teacher about this--a child should be encouraged to have neat handwriting that is legible, but if one way has already been learned, then she shouldn't have to backtrack and learn a different way. Chances are she will naturally revert to block lettering as she sees it used by the other teachers and students--unless you make it into a big deal--if you do, from what you describe her personality as being, I would expect her to dig in her heels.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Don't be afraid to tell her that you do not know or understand when you don't know the answer--there is a lot about the Bible that is difficult to understand--even for someone who was raised in the church and has read the whole Bible through many times. Life is difficult, and sometimes incomprehensible--why did an earthquake devastate Haiti? Why is there war? Why do people murder? Why ...?
Is the school associated with a church? From what I have seen, most Christian schools are associated either with an individual church or supported by the local diocese. The church or diocese will have Sunday School curriculum that covers many of these Bible stories and gives answers that are age appropriate. Ask if you can get a copy of the teaching materials to look through so that you can gain a better understanding so that you can better teach your daughter. You might want to go to the library and get some Bible storybooks--these also tend to have explanations that are appropriate for children (there is a LOT of the Bible that is not really appropriate for children, and sometimes even stories that are, have details that are not).

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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You might want to get a side-by side Bible--they will have multiple versions--often 4, each in a separate column so that you can read the same passage or verse in different translations, along with whatever footnotes each translation provides. Seeing different ways that a passage has been translated from the original language may help you understand the meaning better.