tsurara

I agree with all but 6.

Aethists and agnostics raise intelligent, well-rounded children all the time.

Teaching your children what their options and raising them in the tradition of your family is one thing... indocrinating them heart and soul into a religion before they're old enough to make choices for themselves is another. It might make your family stronger... but taking it too far might do more harm to the kids than good.

And while I firmly believe it's a parent's right to teach their own children whatever the heck they think is best... I'm pretty sure that a strong "spiritual" lifestyle isn't a pre-requisite to a happy, well-functioning family.

I would also tend to think that "discipline" needs to be in there somewhere... negotiating with your toddler isn't going to get you (or them) very far ~_~;

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