Parenting beyond belief

on raising ethical, caring kids without religion

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Parenting beyond belief (2007, American Management Association)

290 pages

English language

Published Sept. 19, 2007 by American Management Association.

ISBN:
9780814474266

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I have had a very curious relationship with religion, although now that I talk to others, it was a much more normal experience than what I led myself to believe. I followed the typical path of receiving a particular religion from my parents (born a "Hindu child"), which had a supporting role in my life up until my late-teenage/early-adolescent years.

As is the norm for every child brought up in religion, I used to consider myself special believing that I had a "personal relationship" with God. There are so many good things about religion, but this in particular I believe to be the best part - this soothing feeling that somebody is watching over you in times of distress. During my early college years when I lost my faith, I was most afraid of having lost this rescuer of last resort (I wrote a short poem on this which you …

Subjects

  • Parenting -- Religious aspects
  • Religious education of children
  • Free thought