Raising my kids in faith when I didn't have it growing up

2w ago1 min read

Both my wife and I grew up without strong faith. We became Christians a few years ago and now we have a 3 and 6 year old. I want so badly to raise them knowing God but I'm terrified I'm going to mess it up or teach them something wrong. I don't have a template from my own childhood to follow. We've started Bible stories at dinner and praying together but some days I feel like a complete fraud trying to be this spiritual leader when I'm still learning everything myself. Any dads out there in the same boat who can share what's worked for you?

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JJosh M.Regular2w ago

That's awesome that you found faith as adults and now you're passing it on. Are you involved in a church community that helps with the parenting side of things?

WWill R.Regular2w ago

You're already doing the hard work by being intentional about it. My daughter and I do arts and crafts together and I try to weave faith into those moments naturally. Kids pick up more than we think.

JJames H.Regular2w ago

That's awesome that you're both on this journey together. My kids are around the same ages and I've found that consistency matters more than perfection, kind of like swim lessons where progress is slow but real.

MMikeRegular2w ago

This is such a cool journey you're on. I'm curious how you're approaching teaching them about faith when you're still figuring it out yourself. There's something powerful about learning together.

CChristopherRegular2w ago

Props for breaking the cycle. A lot of parents would just repeat what they grew up with or do nothing. Taking the time to figure this out for your kids takes real commitment.

RRick M.Regular2w ago

How old are your kids? I'm wondering how you explain faith concepts to different ages when you're new to it yourself.