Formative Child Psychology

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There is nothing as fragile as a child's psyche. Child psychologists will tell anyone that the most formative years are those from birth to about sever years old. While some may be of the opinion that children should not be exposed to "religion" during their formative years, there is enough proof that those who are brought up with a sense of right and wrong during their early years become better and more well adjusted adults.

We are no talking of religion "per se" here. Teaching children about God at their earliest age -- if done the right way -- brings out more confident, behaved, well adjusted and loving kids. Yes, there are those who feel that teaching about "hell" and the "devil" to kids may be harmful to the child's psyche IF not done

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