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Scenario

When children hide religious doubts to protect parents

I found my teenager's journal where she wrote that she's afraid to tell me she doesn't believe in God anymore because she thinks it will break my heart.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The child prioritizes parental emotional wellbeing over authentic self-expression in matters of ultimate meaning.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Children and religious education?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.