Parent child bonds shape religious training and church involvement
Brigham Young University psychologist Allen Bergin and colleagues find that warm, controlling parenting fosters internalized religious values in children and college students. Strong family worship and clear standards correlate with enduring belief, while harsh punishment and rigid zeal can hinder adoption.
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Brigham Young University
Allen Bergin
Harsh family religion linked to troubled child development
The text argues that rigid parental control and pursuit of appearances under church influence harm children. It describes how suppressing feelings, punishment, and secrecy foster anger, confusion, and weak internal religious belief, while suggesting practices like affectionate bonding, positive role models, and active church participation to help children internalize values.
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