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This 5 page paper considers the specifics of child development presented by Piaget and Kolhberg and assesses the following question: at what point is a child's understanding of him or herself and the world he or she is in sufficient so that he or she can make a competent decision to accept Christ into his or her life. This paper integrates a review of some of the central premises, as well as the outcomes of interviews with four children, ages 3, 6, 9 and 12 years of age. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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into his or her life. This paper integrates a review of some of the central premises, as well as the outcomes of interviews with four children, ages 3, 6,
9 and 12 years of age. Bibliography lists 8 sources. MHChiChr.rtf Child Development and Religious Beliefs Written by 11/2001
Please Religion is a construct of culture, and parental involvement in a particular religion often serves as the basis for childrens beliefs
and reactions regarding religion, belief in God and the development of a religious relationship with Christ. Inherent in this view, though, is the question of at what point is
a childs understanding of him or herself and the world sufficient so the child can make a competent decision to accept Christ into his or her life. Concepts related
to cognitive development, moral development and the autonomous sense of self are all factors relating to this process, and should be considered when attempting to answer this question. This study
incorporates assessments of theories on child development, including Piagets views of cognitive development and Kolhbergs conceptual view of moral development. In applying these to the question of religious belief
and the pursing of a relationship with Christ, it is also beneficial to integrate interviews with children at varied stages in development. By relating these interviews to factors presented
by Piaget and Kolhberg, it is possible to gain some insight into the developmental view of religious identification. The Interviews When interviewing children regarding their views on God and
Christ, it is necessary to recognize that these children are influenced by their parental and cultural viewpoints and that their decision-making processes must be assessed in addition to their perspectives.
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