The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled a list of points to keep in mind when dealing with children whose parents believe in religion, such as the former Unification Church, complaining that they are being psychologically abused. Created guidelines.
It clearly states that forcing children to participate in religious activities by threatening them with words constitutes abuse.
Regarding the Former Unification Church, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notified in October this year that child consultation centers and others would not take negative measures against the children of believers on the grounds of religion. We have summarized the points to keep in mind in the "Q&A" format regarding the appropriate response.
For example, forcing people to participate in religious activities by threatening them with words such as "going to hell" constitutes psychological abuse.
In addition, cases where donations to religious groups hinder the child's life or advance to school are also considered to be abuse.
In addition, it also describes consultation desks, and calls on child guidance centers and local governments to respond promptly to cases related to religious beliefs in the same way as other cases of child abuse.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to publish these guidelines soon and notify child guidance centers nationwide.