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A 3 page analysis of the Scientology views on raising children. This philosophy is examined from constructivist, conflict, and symbolic sociological perspectives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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how to go about rearing children. Religions themselves vary in regard to philosophy on child rearing. A review of the various religious philosophies on child rearing reveals one
obvious fact. That fact is that insuring that a child is not just happy but also loving and productive can be approached in a variety of ways. Scientology,
however, is an example of a religious philosophy that goes to extremes in regard to its guidance regarding how to properly raise a child.
Scientology, to many at least, is more of a new age cult than a religion. Its followers, however, hold it in high esteem. Some of the more
high-profile members are found in Hollywood. They include such notable entertainers as Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Lisa Marie Presley, Goldie Hawn, and Kirstie Alley. They join
with other scientologists in a unique view of how to most appropriately raise children. The basic philosophy is that a child should be regarded as an adult that has
just not reached full size, that their spirit should not be destroyed, and that parents and other adults should not interact with a child in an authoritarian way but rather
essentially allow the child to do whatever it is that they want (Reitman, 2006). Scientologists maintain that if child rearing is approached with these points in mind the experience
can be joyous and highly rewarding. The latter point, of course, is a given. If we review Scientology views on child rearing
from a functionalist perspective we can conclude that we rear children so that they will in fact become productive members of society. Because child rearing is such a critical
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