The influence of religion or religious beliefs on parenting practices: a systematic review.

In today's society, one will find a variety of parenting practices that might be imbedded in the parent's religious beliefs. However, little research has been done on the influences of religious beliefs on parenting practices. The aim of this paper was to systematically examine whether religion or religious beliefs influence parenting practices. The study engaged in a systematic review methodology that objectively analysed the studies dealing with the issue. The findings of the study revealed that the influence of religious beliefs on parenting practices has both a positive and negative impact on the children and the family as a whole. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]