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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Pop0159 · 61-69, M

There is a fine line between guiding your kids to a proper, respective and beneficial life .. .. and forcing them into something they won't accept .. .. that said a child's life has 7 days .. .. .. exchange more freedom on Saturdays and week nights for willing participating in Sunday events .. .. let her know you are not forcing her to believe but asking her to learn and share .. .. allow ber to include friend in sunday events and the attebd some Sunday events with her friends .. .. But more then be patient with her .. ..

Good luck