Religious Influences on Parenting: A Cross-Cultural Examination of Faith-Based Child-Rearing Practices
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Cross-Cultural, Moral, Parenting, Religion, SecularizationAbstract
This study examines the role of religion in shaping parenting practices across different cultural and religious contexts. Focusing on the transmission of moral and spiritual values, it investigates how religious teachings influence parenting approaches in Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The research identifies both commonalities and differences in religious parenting, while also considering broader global challenges such as secularization and intergenerational conflict that increasingly impact child-rearing patterns. Employing a cross-cultural perspective, the study reveals how families respond to social change while maintaining religious principles within their parenting strategies.The findings highlight that religion plays a critical role in the moral and character development of children, particularly through the emphasis on compassion, discipline, and virtue. The study argues for a flexible and inclusive framework for integrating religious values into parenting, especially in the context of modern, pluralistic societies. By doing so, it contributes to the development of a religion-based parenting theory that is both culturally responsive and relevant to contemporary family life. This research provides valuable insights into the intersection between religion, culture, and parenting, and expands the academic discourse on how religious values continue to inform child development in diverse societies
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