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Teen daughter questioning everything about faith - worried but trying to respect her journey

1w ago·1 min read

She's 16 and suddenly all the stuff she grew up with is too simplistic or doesn't make sense. Part of me wants to shut it down but another part knows I can't force belief. We talk about it and I try to answer honestly instead of just saying "that's what the Bible says." I'm praying a lot more than usual. Any dads been through this phase with their kids?

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DDanielRegular1w ago

Respecting her journey is the right call. Pushing back usually just makes them dig in harder. She might come back around to faith later or she might not but either way she needs to know you love her.

BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

Have you talked to your faith community about this? Sometimes youth pastors or mentors can help bridge these conversations better than parents can because there's less baggage.

CCodyNew Dad1w ago

The questions are actually healthy. Better than blind acceptance. Let her wrestle with it.

MMarkRegular1w ago

This age is tough because they're starting to think for themselves which is actually good even though it feels scary. Our oldest went through something similar and we just tried to answer her questions honestly instead of shutting her down.