My mom was a severe Christian, and my father was a Catholic. My husband's family is also Christian. My husband is an Atheist, and I used to be as well, but am now Buddhist and slightly spiritual (not limited to any one God or religion).I know what some of you are going to say... "Kids need religion" or bash me for something like that, but my husband and I decided before our son was even born (he's 6 now and very happy and healthy) that instead of forcing him on one specific belief or lack there of, we're just going to wait until he's old enough to ask about it, or when we believe he is ready to learn about ALL major religions and then decide for himself what he does or doesn't believe in.My problem is not anything to do with my son growing up without religion and I would appreciate if you'd stay away from commenting about that and instead answer a question or two that I have about it.I just found out that my son's best friend's family is religious and I have no problems with it, nor do I know any of the specifics of their religion or how they celebrate it... But I'm curious, if you are religious, and you were to find out that your kid's friend was Atheist or didn't know about religion at all... Would you respect that? Would you go so far as to not allow your child around them anymore? If a child was at your house and your family prays at the dinner table, would you expect or force your guest to take part in it? If you would... Why? Would you expect or disagree with someone who was let's say... Muslim, to force the same on your child if they were visiting there?I'm just curious about how this works and what I should expect as my son grows up and starts hanging out at friend's houses.Not at all looking to start drama so I do hope this stays civil and mature! via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2uKoioJ
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