Beyond Fun

The Need for Emotional Balance in Children's Worship

Dados Bibliográficos

ID3386546
AutoresDaniel Jesse (0000-0002-9227-9090, Calvin University, autor correspondente)
Ano2024
Volume15
Fascículo6
Páginas693
Data de publicação2024-06-02
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoReligions (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
EditoraMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel15060693
OpenAlexW4399303016
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas11

This paper examines the emotional balance in children's worship and the need to move beyond the focus on fun. The author argues that while having fun is important, it should not be the main focus of worship. This paper discusses the myth of the always happy child and the consequences of adults trying to regulate the feelings of children. The author suggests that children need to be given space and opportunity to use their own voice and shape their emotions. This paper concludes that churches should listen carefully to what children want and need in their services and adjust their ministry accordingly. The children should have a say in how their worship is done and their opinions need to be respected

Art · Theology · Worship · Children's Rights and Participation · Early Childhood Education and Development · Neuroscience · Philosophy · Psychology · Religious Education and Schools · Social Psychology