| I've been grateful that our sons have grown up not just with our family's religious traditions, but better yet, have learned about other religions throughout their childhoods. Going to public school in D.C. has included field trips to houses of worship, lessons in the history of those religions, and very open discussions about what it means to be raised in different faiths. We are also lucky to live in an area where there is a lot of exposure to different religions, friends who are being raised in various faiths. It's so important that kids, as Kristen Mei Chase writes, learn about religions other than their own from a cultural, historical and sociological point of view. That exposure allows kids to have a greater understanding of people's backgrounds, traditions and beliefs, so they are more empathetic of people's differences. Read on to find out how best to expose your children to multiple religions, and why you should. Make sure to join Meghan Leahy tomorrow at 11 to discuss all things parenting. You can ask your questions now and she will try to answer them in her parenting advice Q&A. |
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