(August 4, 2010 at 12:06 am)Spencer Wrote: You are right, ultimately they will make up their own minds. Supposedly they will be living with me when they turn 12, thats when I hope to really open their eyes, but for now I think I will teach them the importance to think critically and independently,
I don't have experience with children, but you should start now to teach them critical thought, because when they get to 12, they will be on the onset of puberty, and if your ex is left unchecked indoctrinating them untill then, you will have alot more trouble getting trough to them. Puberty is always a hard spot for parents, because kids think they know all, take offense when parents give advice, and are rebellious by nature. From my experience as a teenager, it was hard coping with all the deconversion process and have no one to share my doubts, so you might want to be the pillar that has honest answers to give them, when they feel troubled.
I wish I could help more on this, but I have no kids. Why don't they come with an instruction booklet?
