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Scenario

When religious teachings frighten young children

My five-year-old has been having nightmares about hell ever since my mother-in-law started reading him Bible stories and I don't know how to undo the fear without disrespecting her faith.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent confronts the psychological impact of doctrinal concepts on a developing mind while navigating family dynamics.

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.

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