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April 26, 2007
This just in: Religious Parents = Better Kids
Thought I would point out this article about a new study that shows:
The children of parents who regularly attended church services and talked with their child about religion were rated by both parents and teachers as showing better behavior, self-control skills and social skills than children from non-religious families. Children whose parents both attended church regulary were rated as having the best behavior and being the most well-adjusted.
This conclusion seems somewhat obvious - or at least logical - from other studies I've read, but it's nice to see someone study this specifically. My first thought was that religious parents were likely less self-centered, which the author hits on as well:
As well, religious congregations tend to emphasize self-sacrificing, pro-family values, which could be "very, very important in shaping how parents relate to their kids, and then how children develop in response."
So be a good Catholic and your children will be better as well! A win-win, believe me.
God bless,
Jay
Posted by jay at April 26, 2007 08:19 AM
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