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How to explain religious boundaries without judgment

My seven-year-old daughter said she wants to wear hijab like her best friend and I don't know how to explain why that's not part of our tradition without making her friend's religion seem wrong.

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The parent seeks to maintain religious identity while fostering respect for other faith traditions.

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