Is church really important for kids?

I can't fully appreciate a service many times. I get restless and unfocused....and I'm 19.

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Its good for kids to have a place where they can learn about the LORD in their own way. However, I also feel that it is somtimes important for kids to see their parents worshipping the LORD and how they react to their pastor's teaching. "Do mom and dad listen to what the pastor has to say?" "How should I worship God?" Your kids will follow you as you follow Christ. It is HARD for kids to be in service because they get bored or distracted. But if that is how your church does things, it might be wise to set up a reward/consequence system for your children. It is also good for kids to know that THEY can worship in the service too. They are apart of the church and they should feel like part of the family.

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How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them. (Psalm 111:2 NLT)

im a firm beliver in preaching to children, so they can lead a godly life.
my church keeps the kids in for praise and worship and the scripture reading, but sends them to jr. church for the sermon. its great for the kids, who get to do crafts with a bible story, and great forthe adults, who can focuse on the sermon.

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As far as general worship goes I don't think it's useful for children under 14. Even children up to 18 unless they're dedicated to it are probably not going to enjoy it.

I always found youth groups with certain age ranges to be the best from my experience as a former youth. Children see the world through different eyes and much less experience and can't relate to how adults see things.

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