How to help my son

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My youngest is in preschool and my eldest is in grade school. He's been coming home lately quoting things I have never heard of. They seem innocent enough but how can I reinforce our Christian faith when he is surrounded by non Christians most of the day? Can anyone recommend any good, age appropriate Christian media I can have him watch or read? I'm trying to get him in to the Chronicles of Narnia (LOVED those books growing up) but he doesn't seem interested.
 

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At this stage the love of the Father should be established in them by example from their parents: patience, kindness, long-suffering, not easily angered, always protects, trusts, etc. This should be their primary source of instruction in the Lord: by example from those, closest to them, who follow the Lord.

I would be hesitant to recommend children's Bible books unless they're screened. Often, they are written from a "heroes of the faith" perspective which is rooted in the Roman Catholic theology of polytheism. They're not all bad, just be wary of this. For our kids, when they were the age of yours, we would act out scenes from the Bible. Nothing too serious but it became real for them. We should teach the scriptures as if they are a record of our own heritage, our own family. Even Jesus, Who is Lord of all, is our brother and friend... and everlasting Father. If someone is seen as a hero, tie them to the spiritual family so that children understand their spiritual lineage. This is a more advanced, perhaps nuanced teaching but kids can absorb so much when they're young.
 
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My youngest is in preschool and my eldest is in grade school. He's been coming home lately quoting things I have never heard of. They seem innocent enough but how can I reinforce our Christian faith when he is surrounded by non Christians most of the day? Can anyone recommend any good, age appropriate Christian media I can have him watch or read? I'm trying to get him in to the Chronicles of Narnia (LOVED those books growing up) but he doesn't seem interested.
Have you and your husband considered home schooling?
Some parents here have reported very positive results.
 
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My youngest is in preschool and my eldest is in grade school. He's been coming home lately quoting things I have never heard of. They seem innocent enough but how can I reinforce our Christian faith when he is surrounded by non Christians most of the day? Can anyone recommend any good, age appropriate Christian media I can have him watch or read? I'm trying to get him in to the Chronicles of Narnia (LOVED those books growing up) but he doesn't seem interested.
Do you have a church you attend regularly? They usually have youth programs that they can attend once a week and sometimes they take trips together or find various things to keep them engaged.
 
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Hello @KatieKatt, the following Q & A came to mind as something that should be helpful to you. It is a children's introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism. It teaches important, but basic theology in a way that is more easily grasped by our young ones.

Here's a link to it, along with the opening five, of 145, questions and answers from it as well :)

~The Kid’s Catechism – The Westminster Standard
Q. 1. Who made you?
A. God.
Q. 2. What else did God make?
A. God made all things.
Q. 3. Why did God make you and all things?
A. For His own glory.
Q. 4. How can you glorify God?
A. By loving Him and doing what He commands.
Q. 5. Why ought you to glorify God?
A. Because He made me and takes care of me.

Also, if you are interested, additional study tools for kids are offered as well: Catechisms and Study Tools for Kids! – The Westminster Standard

Finally, here's what the Westminster Kid's Catechism is an introduction to: Westminster Shorter Catechism – The Westminster Standard.

God bless you!!

~Deuteronomy (David)
p.s. - so that can do a quick comparison if you'd like to, the following are the first five of 107 Q & A's from the Westminster Shorter Catechism (for older children and adults).

Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.
Q. 2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him?
A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him.
Q. 3. What do the Scriptures principally teach?
A. The Scriptures principally teach, what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.
Q. 4. What is God?
A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.
Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one?
A. There is but one only, the living and true God.
 

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Whoops, I just noticed that I failed to include the verse references to the Westminster Shorter Catechism's Q & A #5 above. So here is it again, this time with the references included. Sorry about that!
Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one?
A. There is but one only, the living and true God.
 
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My youngest is in preschool and my eldest is in grade school. He's been coming home lately quoting things I have never heard of. They seem innocent enough but how can I reinforce our Christian faith when he is surrounded by non Christians most of the day? Can anyone recommend any good, age appropriate Christian media I can have him watch or read? I'm trying to get him in to the Chronicles of Narnia (LOVED those books growing up) but he doesn't seem interested.

Read the KJV Bible to your child and wholesome books every day. That will do more good than any preschool.

Take him grocery shopping and explore the produce section. Let him pick out a new vegetable every week. Then include him in the preparation process. In spring, plant a raised bed garden in a kiddy pool or similar size.
When you or Dad fix something, ask questions that will lead to the solutions. This will Instill problem solving skills, reasoning, patience, logic and a connection with you parents .

Choose his friends at church and invite them and over for playtime activities. You supervise instead of letting strangers do so with children who you don't want influencing him.

Avoid computers, TV, and other electronics. The leaders of tech companies have been interviewed and have been asked if they allow social media, electronics or video games?
Guess what the answers were?

Take your children on field trips to farms and ask to participate.
There are home schooling groups that have group activities near the cities. Check around or form one at church.

Get your child hand tools for playtime. Teach him to safely use an appropriate kind until he's big and coordinated enough to use real ones to build things. Teach him to sew and use a vacuum cleaner. That's like play when approached with a positive attitude and timing.

Read books like Unschooling for encouragement although for most, directed learning and prepared curriculum is best.
There are experts in every area of study that can contribute skills and expertise. Don't feel overwhelmed by the homeschool curriculum. It's a learning process for the entire family.

These are a handful of ideas from a former homeschool teacher.
 
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My youngest is in preschool and my eldest is in grade school. He's been coming home lately quoting things I have never heard of. They seem innocent enough but how can I reinforce our Christian faith when he is surrounded by non Christians most of the day? Can anyone recommend any good, age appropriate Christian media I can have him watch or read? I'm trying to get him in to the Chronicles of Narnia (LOVED those books growing up) but he doesn't seem interested.
Sometimes, children engage better with faith-based media when it’s interactive. Maybe try a children’s audio Bible or an animated Bible series like "Superbook" or "The Beginners Bible." Acting out Bible stories together could make them more relatable and if he loves adventure, the "Wingfeather Saga" by Andrew Peterson has Christian themes wrapped in a fun, engaging story. Also, small daily prayers or gratitude moments at bedtime can help reinforce faith in a natural way. Just keep planting those seeds, they’ll take root in time! Praying for your family! 😊🙏