How do you talk to teenagers about faith without pushing them away?

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3w ago1 min read

My 14yo is questioning everything and rolling his eyes whenever faith comes up. I get it, he's figuring out who he is. But I want him to know what we believe and why it matters. How do I keep the door open without being that annoying parent who's always trying to evangelize my own kid? My wife and I have been praying about this but I'd appreciate any real advice from dads who've been through it.

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DDanielExperienced3w ago

That eye roll is so real. I think the key is not making it about conversion or proving him wrong. Just live it and answer his actual questions when he asks them. He's testing boundaries right now.

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VVincentRegular3w ago

My oldest is getting there too. I've found it helps to ask questions back instead of giving answers. Like when he questions something, I ask what he thinks about it instead of immediately correcting him.

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KKevinNew Dad3w ago

This is tough. At 14 they need to own their own faith journey anyway. You can share what you believe but pushing just creates resistance. Be available and answer honestly when he asks.

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