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Children are by nature inherently curious. Because of this natural trait, it is only normal that they ask lots of questions to their parents and family friends. Anticipating and understanding the questions that will be asked are great ways for a Christian parent to be ready for the inevitable.
In most cases, the first serious question that will need to be answered for the child is if God exists. Because they are unable to completely understand the concept, a parent must adopt the right explanation to get through to the small child.
Another question that is common with slightly older children is if there is a point to life. Most parents simply avoid the question rather than taking the time to answer it correctly. However, parents are not the only people that deal with this problem. A former U.S. president was asked a similar question by a young audience member and was forced to respond quickly. The president responded by addressing the self esteem angle of the question rather than going to the heart of the matter.
On the other hand, a far better response would have been to explain the role of man and God and the purpose of man to serve God. Without this ultimate goal, it can indeed feel like life is pointless and a person will have trouble finding a real purpose in life. The scripture present in Christianity is very clear on the purpose that God has assigned to people. In the Bible, it is said that man is born to know God and to return the love that he has given and that this concept is the centerpiece for the point of being alive. When a parent can explain this fully to their children, the kids will have a strong foundation and be able to understand more how God does exist.
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