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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MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

Hmm, my mother and father let me and my brother choose not to go, but a few years later we came back on our own. Maybe youre pushing them away by forcing them, try to find other means to talk to them about God, it doesnt have to be church every time, youre a teacher as well.

Kathryn05 · 41-45, F

@MartinTheFirst: I've seen that point of view but I'd rather not both because I don't want her siblings to feel like she gets special treatment and because I'd rather her not stay home alone

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

@Kathryn05: it all depends on how old they are

Kathryn05 · 41-45, F

@MartinTheFirst: Guess so she's 14 by the way

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

@Kathryn05: sounds like they should be old enough to make their decisions... be careful, you might regret forcing.