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Despite conflicting attitudes and acerbic comments, kids really are influenced by the behavior and actions of their parents.
The American Bible Society (ABS) took a look at the relationship young adults have with the Bible and the influence their parents have.
The ABS poll confirms that parents influence teens’ religious activities. When parents read the Bible, pray and attend worship services, teens do to.
The survey conducted by Weekly Reader Research and commissioned by the American Bible Society, found that almost 80% of America’s 30.2 million 12-18 years-old think the Bible is important and 87% of parents think the Bible is important.
However, the results show that parents still have work to do. Of the 47% of teens who think that the Bible is very important, only 11% read the Bible daily.
This survey corroborates one of the findings of June 2006’s The Bible Society/Weekly Reader Research poll of teens about their heroes. That poll revealed that 67.7% of 12 – 18 year-olds believe parents are the most important role models in today’s society.
The complete details on the poll are available by writing to rlloyd@americanbible.org or calling (212) 408-8731. |
