Gary DeMar, from American Vision, explains the importance of Christian parents selecting wholesome books. What we soak our children in shapes their character. Children are seeds, they grow into trees and then bear fruit. This fruit represents what you have watered and fertilized with.
The question is not "should we indoctrinate our children," rather "who/what will we allow to subconsciously mold our children." Stories are important in the life of children. They are used in play scenarios and help develop a child's view of God, mand and the world. Thus the types of books we direct our children to read or read to them is important. In fact, the reading appetite of our children is a major factor in their maturity or otherwise. We ought to love fairytales and stories wherein the Christian ethos is expressed. No, this doesn't mean avoid fantasy or sci-fi or fairytales. As GK Chesterton stated; "Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." The books our children read should show the antithesis between good and evil.
"Stories provide a roadmap for life. This is because stories are life. But oftentimes it's easiest to understand where we are when we can look through other eyes—from the perspective of someone else, living somewhere else, somewhen else."
"What an excellent resource The Book Tree is. The shelves of our Christian stores often house volumes of 'Christian' literature trash. This means it is so easy for unsuspecting parents to find their children immersing themselves in tales that obscure the truth and respresent a foreign worldview. The Book Tree provides a wealth of information to help parents discern what is good and wholesome reading for every age group."Trev McCallum, founder of Anselm Study House
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"Stories provide a roadmap for life. This is because stories are life. But oftentimes it's easiest to understand where we are when we can look through other eyes—from the perspective of someone else, living somewhere else, somewhen else."
