Kids...

A recent study found that kids from families that worship regularly exhibit far few problems than those that do not. The article highlighted the findings of the study. For example:

"The study by psychologist Nicholas Zill, the founder of Child Trends, and statistician Philip Fletcher found that children in such a situation -- when compared to children not living with both parents and not attending religious services regularly -- are 5.5 times less likely to have repeated a grade and 2.5 less likely to have had their parents contacted by the school because of a conduct or achievement problem."

The article goes on to state,

"Additionally, intact families who have regular religious participation (defined as at least weekly or monthly) are less likely to report parental stress and more likely to report a "better parent-child relationship," the analysis, which focused on families with children ages 6-17, says. "

"The authors said that children in an intact religious family "are more likely to exhibit positive social behavior, including showing respect for teachers and neighbors, getting along with other children, understanding other people's feelings, and trying to resolve conflicts with classmates, family, or friends."

I wonder why this study was not on the front page of any prominent newspapers or worthy of any discussion on the evening news? Hmm. Read the entire article and be encouraged. Blessings!