Young children have spiritual perceptions and thoughts, which can be cultivated to help them deal with life's challenges. When asked, "When you hear the word 'God' what do you think of?" Very young children are likely to give concrete answers like, "a big smile in the sky" or "an old man," whereas older children may give answers like "love" or "goodness." Writing in "Research News and Opportunities in Science and Theology," Dr. Pat Fosarelli, M.D., at the department of pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School Medicine, reports that children think about God at challenging times, when abused, facing the loss of loved ones, or when ill.
Dr. Fosarelli encourages parents to ask their children to share their thoughts on God and the challenges that children face. Bringing these thoughts out in the open helps the children work out their feelings and leads to better emotional physical, and spiritual adjustment.
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