"Prov.22:6
[6] Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
It is the responsibility of the parent to raise their child in the Christian faith with lots of firmness and love."
Excellent. I think some parents focus on firmness and don't give enough love. Love could mean respect for independence and a willingness to share beleifs but allow the child to feel he has made his own decision. If the parents don't set a good example, the child will say "where has religion gotten mom and dad?"
YOu do have to temper it with love.
When a child or an adult is the least lovable is usually when they need the MOST love.
Where you and I may not agree is that a child has NO wisdom. That's where the parents have to "live it" and help them grow in wisdom. In our house my daughter doesn't have a "choice" in being a Christian. She's happy yo be on with how we go about it.