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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.

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

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