Unable to share with little children about Jesus

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Not sure how to word this 🙂 Babysitting friends little children
that would normally be so receptive in learning about God ,Mary,their guardian angel it kind of hurts my heart not to be able to share that with them as it may not be their parents wishes.Dont know if the children are baptised or not.Sometimes I do a little sign of the cross on their foreheads .My own children at that age
just loved Jesus and Mary and their Angel .
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Sitting in a cafe one day with my daughter who wasn’t quite three she was so deep in thought ,seriously pondering and asked me quietly’Why did God make people?’
 
My sister doesn’t want my nephew going to church, because my sister claims to be an agnostic. Keep in mind my brother who claims to be atheist doesn’t have a problem with his kids going to church. And so, not only do my nieces and nephews from him read the Bible, but they were also in a Bible Club after school. You don’t have to be pushy with it, but do you have any religious items in your house? You can just tell them what you believe, with those things. Because that way you’re not really being pushy and that way you just have an explanation for it. Kids love to ask questions, don’t ignore those questions. My nephew from said sister, knows I wear a Miraculous Medal. He doesn’t know what that means, but eventually he will, so it’s a start. I understand not wanting to violate the parents wishes, but at the same time you can’t really keep children ignorant of things like that. Kids are not as stupid as adults seem to think they are. Okay, maybe not all adults think that, but I’ve seen it’s a pretty common point of view.
 
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If you tell something to the kids the parents disapprove of they will find out eventually, you will have a row with them and they will explain to the kids that what you are saying is not true. I think you have to discuss with the parents first if they mind you talking religion with their kids.
If all things explode what will the children remember from all this? That religion creates mess. You know with all the rainbow agenda in education about how many Christians insist of being able to have the last word regarding their own children education. Be fair and respect other parents’ wishes.
 
Why don’t you ask the parents what is and isn’t okay to share about Jesus with the kids?

Parents might not care either way, but I think most parents have to set some boundaries for babysitters and relatives.

I know one guy who has a relative who told his kids they were going to Hell if they didn’t accept whatever her particular “Christian” beliefs were. The children’s mother was a Buddhist and obviously this was not a very nice thing to do and caused a family row. I am not saying you would tell little children such a thing, but it shows why parents need to be involved.
 
I second the suggestion to ask the parents what they would prefer. Who knows? It might open up a wider discussion 🙂 But even if it doesn’t, younwould then know for sure. And they would probably appreciate your having asked.
 
I would say, never initiate such a conversation with children. If they ask questions, you should state simply what you believe, but then offer that they should ask their parents because their mom and dad are responsible for teaching them such things. Such a response will address their questions and at the same time garner the respect of the parents for your action. Even if it seems the parents have no set religious belief. With teens, simple responses are probably best as they are forming their own opinions from many sources.
The sincere acceptance of religious belief is really an adult proposition. Believing that one can “convert” or instruct a child so as to build a lifelong foundation is probably wishful thinking. And, good example probably has a more profound result than all the formal “teaching” ever will have.
 
Agreeing with Joeybaggz
1 Peter 3
13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is right? 14 But even if you do suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence; 16 and keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing right, if that should be God’s will, than for doing wrong
 
You’re right. I love how receptive children are to God. I love their innocence and their purity, and God does too.
My 7 year old cousin came to my house the other day and I babysat him. I left the room briefly and when I came back, I found him standing completely still (usually he never stops running about!) and staring intently at a crucifix. I busied myself cleaning up after his toys, but after a few minutes he still didn’t move. I asked him what he was thinking about and he said: “Jesus’ hands and feet are bleeding.”
He looked so brokenhearted.
 
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