Seeking advice from atheist/nonreligious parents: How have you raised your kids to be freethinking amidst a highly religious community and/or extended family?

kitschqueen
2023-10-18T17:12:04Z

This question is particularly regarding kids ages 5-12. I've read some great tips, and I'm wondering what you have found to help. Here are a few:

1. Emphasize boundaries with frequent caretakers, such as grandparents and neighbors.

2. Share science facts, religious traditions, and a variety of creation myths with young kiddos to neutralize Bible stories.

3. Talk regularly about your own ethics and values.

4. Explain others' beliefs and contextualize those beliefs as part of their culture.

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