But these really did happen. Sadly, these practices are now increasingly widespread among our schools, brought in by current trends in society and religious education. Often the first the parent knows is the child talking about what they have done that day at school. More worrying still is the number that never find out.
Idol worship is forbidden by the first two of the ten commandments in the Bible.
Christian meditation is very different from Eastern forms. We are encouraged to meditate in a way that actively engages our minds in thinking about good things, the Bible, etc. If you are unsure about these things, you may wish to ask your Church to cover these areas in its teaching programme. Teachers are usually hard-working, dedicated professionals who have your children's best interests at heart. They will not know of your concerns unless you find an early opportunity to discuss them constructively before a problem occurs.