My child doesn't go to church. I'm agnostic, my wife Buddhist, both sides of the family vary from Catholic to Southern Baptist to Buddhist. All are very respectful with their various beliefs. Nobody in my family pushes their religion on others.
Our daughter gets quite a few religious toys and books from our former babysitter's mother. They're close to us, sort of extended family since our families live far away. I personally don't mind the toys, but the motivation behind such gifts is because we aren't religious. It seems to me it's less about giving the gift, and more about getting the religious influence in my daughter's life.
Personally, I couldn't care less. I'll have more impact, my family's various faiths will have more impact, than some lady pushing religious toys on my daughter. It just seems a bit disrespectful, like an attempt to usurp our parental guidance she doesn't agree with.
What are your thoughts/opinions on such acts?
2007-06-28
05:46:56
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Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe
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Religion & Spirituality