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Should you wait to talk to a child about atheism?

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Should you wait to talk to a child about atheism?
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RE: Should you wait to talk to a child about atheism?
November 25, 2014 at 7:50 pm
I have a 12 year old son, and I prefer to expose him to critical thinking, reason, and science (as well as how to recognize pseudo-science).

I'd rather he learn to think critically and come to his own conclusions than try to influence *what* to think. I'd be doing him a disservice by teaching him anything other than *how* to think and come to his own reasoned conclusions. I'm happy with whatever he decides to believe, as long as he comes to it honestly.
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RE: Should you wait to talk to a child about atheism? - by Jackalope - November 25, 2014 at 7:50 pm

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