(ThyBlackMan.com) The world would surely be a better place if we were all more accepting of different beliefs and religions, right? Well, the only way you can help to make sure that the next generation is more open and accepting is to teach your children the right way. Here is why it’s important to expose your children to different cultures, religions and beliefs.
They Will Develop Positive Attitudes
No one wants their children to grow up to be narrow-minded. The only way to make sure that they embrace the world as it is in all its diversity is to teach them about different cultures and beliefs. There are so many different ways of viewing and looking at the world out there, so it’s good for children to learn about as many as possible. That way, they will develop positive attitudes towards other people, no matter where they are from or what their beliefs happen to be. Give them access to the Bible, as well other cultural and religious experiences. They don’t have to be Christian to learn about Christianity, and the same goes for every other religion.
They Will Be Able to Make More Friends
As children grow and develop, friendships and relationships with other children become more important. These relationships can only 
happen though if your children understand others. You don’t want them to confined to people who look like them and have the same beliefs. Children will be more willing to make friends with people from all kinds of backgrounds if they are encouraged to learn about other cultures. So, it can be hugely beneficial to teach them about these things. It doesn’t take much time for you to do, but it could change their life permanently.
It Will Make them More Knowledgeable
The more your children learn, the more successful they will be at school. The kids that do best are always the ones that are encouraged to learn more at home. Parents pay a huge role in the educational process. Learning is not something that ends as soon as the children leave the school gates. It should carry on when they are at home too. So, if you help to encourage your children to learn more and ask questions about the world, they will be sure to do well at school too. This is something that can happen before they’re even old enough to attend school.
It Can Also Be Fun
The final reason to expose your children to new experiences and ideas is that it can be a lot of fun. Keeping your children focused on the narrow parameters of your own beliefs and experiences is very limiting. And it’s also pretty dull and boring for them. By nature, children are inquisitive. They want to learn more and find out new things about the world. So, if you make learning about other beliefs and religions interesting, they will be sure to embrace the idea and have some fun with it too. So, give it a try today!
Staff Writer; George Young
