Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes can't say no to daughter Suri; Scientology forbids it

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are reportedly encouraged by the sci-fi cult Scientology, of which they are both devout followers, to "support" their 18-month-old daughter, and not "scold" her.

A source close to the Hollywood couple said: "Tom and Katie have a hard time saying no to Suri. It's all about being positive and supportive. Scientology advises parents to try to be the child's friend. They don't scold their children, but instead explain that bad behaviour is the 'wrong action'.

"Tom and Katie are very lenient with Suri and don't like to give her too many rules. Suri pretty much does whatever she wants, whenever she wants. If she fusses before bed, they let her stay up later. If they want her to go swimming and she cries, they'll take her out. If she whines about food, they'll ask her what else she wants to eat. They always want to please her."

At the moment, Suri is too young to enrol in Scientology classes, but is constantly surrounded by Scientologists and her two nannies are fully signed up members of the notorius cult.

The source added: "Tom doesn't like associating with people who aren't Scientologists."

Tom, who has been hailed by leaders of the faith as the "chosen one", reportedly sent his two adopted teenage children to Scientology summer camp earlier in the year.

Another source revealed: "The summer camp is part of Scientology's 'get them while they're young' campaign."

A representative for the Church of Scientology has denied that the faith interferes with the disciplining of its followers' children, claiming that "How a parent disciplines their child is left up to the parent."