How would you teach your sons and daughters to be proud sikhs?

[Guest Jacfsing2]

2 hours ago, MisterrSingh said:

I suppose it's also important to consider whether you're trying to mould a genuinely aware spiritual being, or a loyal footsoldier who says and does it all without any depth or sincerity. 

I suppose the worst-type of children are the ones that act one way and innocent around their parents, but act completely different in public. (But again I wouldn't really know much on why they do this, if they cared about representing their parents in a positive light).

[dallysingh101]

20 minutes ago, Jacfsing2 said:

I suppose the worst-type of children are the ones that act one way and innocent around their parents, but act completely different in public. (But again I wouldn't really know much on why they do this, if they cared about representing their parents in a positive light).

I'd say a good number of apnay turn out like this. To me it serves as a warning of excessively micro-managing your offspring. If you've given them no choice but to behave in a certain way around you - when you are not around, their own proclivities and suppressed desires will manifest - parents are usually the last ones to find out. 

[Ashtabhuja]

On ‎13‎/‎07‎/‎2017 at 3:21 PM, superkaur said:

Seeing how young Sikhs of today are surrounded by so many different ideologies, religions, sexualities, etc in a very confusing world of competing idea's how would you raise your kids to learn and be proud Sikhs?

Even if they do not take amrit or keep their unshorn hair, how would you instill that loyalty to sikhi and pride in them?

Sister, it's actually simple:

1) Buy them illustrated books about the lives of the Sikh gurus and shaheeds (this is what brought me closer to Sikhi in the mid 90s).

2) Google the nearest Gatka or Shastar vidya school and get them enrolled (training in a martial used by their Sikh ancestors will make them feel proud).

3) Get them to watch Basics of Sikhi on YouTube, especially videos featuring Bhai Jagraj Singh.

4) Introduce them to websites with a full English translation of Guru Granth Sahib ji and get them to read random parts or do a word search. Every ang is oozing with knowledge, wisdom and inspiration. Thanks to these websites, access to Gurbani has never been easier. Once the kids discover what's actually written inside Guru Granth Sahib ji, they'll be amazed and want more.

5) Google before-and-after images of monay Sikhs becoming Amritdhari Sikhs (to show them it happens. They'll find it inspiring). 

I guarantee you any youth who follows the 5 points above will develop a hunger for Sikhi.