Raising kids with Christian values in a secular world

2w ago1 min read

Been wrestling with how to raise my kids with strong faith without making them feel like outcasts. Most of their friends' families don't go to church, some of their classmates are being raised secular, and I don't want them to grow up thinking they're better than anyone. But I also want them to know Jesus and understand Biblical truth. How do you balance teaching them what you believe is right while also being loving and not judgmental toward people who believe differently? Looking for practical ways to do this.

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MMiguelRegular2w ago

One thing that helped us was finding a good youth group where the kids could connect with other kids their age who share values. They don't feel alone that way and don't see it as weird.

RRicardo M.New Dad2w ago

I've found that living it authentically matters more than preaching it. My kids see me try to be a good person and that speaks louder than rules. The faith part comes naturally when it's modeled.

TTomNew Dad2w ago

This is such a tough balance. I want my kids to have faith but also to think for themselves, you know? We try to teach them why we believe what we believe instead of just saying 'because I said so.' Still figuring it out honestly.