RA on parenting

[Dtris]

I am reviving an old post because, well, I have a teenager.

As he's coming into his own, I am wondering how to share what little I know of Law of One with him, and doing so in a responsible manner ... in a way in which he can hear, and not infringing upon his own journey. Not learn for him, as Ra and Q'uo may say.

As a teenager, I find his and my roles are separating more and more, in a good way. When he was little, I was directly concerned with his most basic needs; now, he himself is increasingly so. So, our relationship evolves.

Any other parents out there who have parented a teenager with the philosophy of Law of One guiding you? Any teach/learnings you'd like to share?

Not sure what country you are in, but in USA or Europe you may have some work ahead of you.

I would say first, use the quote by Ra in the OP as your guidelines. Complete acceptance, share daily, temper compassion with understanding (discipline). One of the things which helps children thrive is discipline.

Next, the question you have to ask yourself is two fold. First is what have you raised your child into as far as spiritual beliefs? The second is how different is what the child currently believes compared to what you want to teach?

If you have not actively been involved in teaching your child about spirituality, then they likely have been taught thru the seeming undertones of their environment. Which is the USA is outright ridicule of religion or spirituality in pop culture, and internet culture in particular. If this is the case you may have an uphill battle.

So how much time do you spend together as a family? Or one on one with your child? If there is a spouse or other parent involved, what is their role? Are they on board? Are you the type of parent who has always had open communication or are you the silent type or only talking about what needs done?

My advice that would apply in almost any circumstance would be to live the example, and go about performing whatever acts YOU perform to connect with your spirit or God, and do not hide it but also do not make any mention of it. Make it just a thing you do.

Secondly would be to build a good physical book collection including the LOO and other fascinating books, and keep these where the child can read them if they desire.

Lastly is to not force anything, if the subject comes up then flow with it, if it flows away then let it go. Few things are more annoying than someone who finds God and won't shut up about it.

Just for disclosure sake, I do not have children but have quite a bit of experience teaching children and teenagers. Also you must judge your own relationship and the current dynamics to go about this in the most authentic way which will have each of you open in communication.