Exciting times!
I agree with Jenny. Your daughter may be exposed to the idea of God, usually in the form of loving Jesus at that age, but you can control how your daughter is taught about religion.
Children that age are naturally inquisitive and if they're asking questions then you can begin to teach critical thinking skills. You can always find ways to explain how things work to young children, even if they don't have the capacity to fully understand intricate details. Take for example where the rain comes from? Angels pouring the water out or the hydrologic cycle?
Not necessarily aimed at religion, but I hate when adults are condescending towards children with the blase "you wouldn't understand" excuse. In my experience, the adult usually doesn't have a firm enough grasp of the subject matter to sufficiently break it down so someone can understand and offers instead bullshit in place of explanation. Again, not religious specific.
Have no fear, you'll manage fine. Keep in mind that a majority of atheists here in the U.S. were indocrtinated at a young age. Your daughter has the added advantage of your guidance.
I agree with Jenny. Your daughter may be exposed to the idea of God, usually in the form of loving Jesus at that age, but you can control how your daughter is taught about religion.
Children that age are naturally inquisitive and if they're asking questions then you can begin to teach critical thinking skills. You can always find ways to explain how things work to young children, even if they don't have the capacity to fully understand intricate details. Take for example where the rain comes from? Angels pouring the water out or the hydrologic cycle?
Not necessarily aimed at religion, but I hate when adults are condescending towards children with the blase "you wouldn't understand" excuse. In my experience, the adult usually doesn't have a firm enough grasp of the subject matter to sufficiently break it down so someone can understand and offers instead bullshit in place of explanation. Again, not religious specific.
Have no fear, you'll manage fine. Keep in mind that a majority of atheists here in the U.S. were indocrtinated at a young age. Your daughter has the added advantage of your guidance.
