Home » Publications » NCFR Report Magazine » Family Focus Articles » Families and Spirituality

The family: A context for youths’ spiritual growth

by Anthony G. James, M.S., Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri, Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Family Studies and Social Work, Miami University (Ohio)

Most, if not all, parents desire their children to grow up with a set of morals, principles, guidelines, standards, values, etc., that will help them thrive in civil society. In recent years, scholars have sought to explore ways that spirituality can help youth with that internalization process. 

Login Now to view this page

Don't have an account?

Become a member »

NCFR members enjoy member benefits such as the Professional Resources Library, online access to the NCFR journals (if your membership level includes a journal description), online member directory, inclusion in online discussion forums, and "NCFR Report," the quarterly magazine. Members also receive discounts on conference registration, books and materials, and Certified Family Life Educator fees.