Parents what tactics do you use to help a young teen not resent attending church?

Part of the reason my oldest daughter would rather stand than sit right now is due to how she feels church is a "waste of time" and "borning". Up till this year she loved going and liked talking with her friends but now she just feels like it's not something that connects with her. She doesn't get to not go but I wish it wasn't a battle each Sunday!

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Dolimyte · 41-45, M

Your daughter seems like a bright young lady. I think she'd be fine to stay home for solitary bible study.

MissyChrissy · 18-21, F

@Dolimyte You think she'd really study, Sir?.😛

Dolimyte · 41-45, M

@MissyChrissy No, I think everyone involved would be much happier if she wasn't forced to attend church against her wishes. I know everyone in my house felt better when they stopped dragging me to church when I was a young teen.

She will only stop resenting having to attend church when she no longer has to attend.

MissyChrissy · 18-21, F

@Dolimyte Sir, I never resented having to attend church, because I get my bare butt blistered every Sunday before church. And then I am a very good and demure catholic girl and kneel more and longer than anyone else in church, because my butt is so sore. 🤭

Dolimyte · 41-45, M

@MissyChrissy oh, you're one of [i]those[/i] accounts.

MissyChrissy · 18-21, F

@Dolimyte Dont know what you mean, Sir, I am a girl, not an account. I can explain anything to myself in private, if demanded.

Dolimyte · 41-45, M

@MissyChrissy so now you want me to DM you? Sounds about right.

MissyChrissy · 18-21, F

@Dolimyte If you like, Sir.