The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving
In The Spiritual Child, psychologist Lisa Miller presents the next big idea in psychology: the science and the power of spirituality. She explains the clear, scientific link between spirituality and health and shows that children who have a positive, active relationship to spirituality:
* are 40% less likely to use and abuse substances
* are 60% less likely to be depressed as teenagers
* are 80% less likely to have dangerous or unprotected sex
* have significantly more positive markers for thriving including an increased sense of meaning and purpose, and high levels of academic success.
Combining cutting-edge research with broad anecdotal evidence from her work as a clinical psychologist to illustrate just how invaluable spirituality is to a child's mental and physical health, Miller translates these findings into practical advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop and encourage their children's--as well as their own--well-being. In this provocative, conversation-starting book, Dr. Miller presents us with a pioneering new way to think about parenting our modern youth.
I think that it is true. Spirituality helps us to abstain from wrong things.
ReplyDeletegood points all! Nicole! where have you been? We have missed you.
ReplyDeleteI've seen older people improve their behavior and stop addictions from becoming more spiritual. So for kids to always have that spirituality in mind, will definitely help them make the right decisions throughout their difficult teenage years.
ReplyDeleteI am a very religious individual who believes that religion makes you stronger and perseverant in your daily challenges. However, I also think that it all depends on an individual's personality since I know people who do not believe in anything, and still have a very fair life.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you on this Nicole. I dont particularly like how this post approached the idea of spirituality... spirituality can benefit many people but I dont think it puts anyone at a serious disadvantage not to be seirous. This post makes it seem like people are at real-life health and safety disadvantages.
ReplyDeleteI could see why this might be true, but I know plenty of spiritually sound and active people who have slipped up a few times. Kids are very impressionable but with some strong guidance in spirituality, it might not be as easy
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