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Catholic Vs. Jewish Upbringing, Trying to Understand Family Culture
Asked by E.B. from New York
on December 13, 2010
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Earlier I asked a question about me being sensitive due to family issues. The majority of who answered said I was, so it got me thinking, "do I have a skewed view on w...
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- I see this much less of cultural/religious but economic. Some how That is viewed as being a "successful" parent. I"m concerned about the children and how it will pla...
- Wow -they all sound like the suburban housewives in North Atlanta! They're primarily Protestant, but some are Jewish and Catholic. I think your issue is more of a clas...
- I think in general, no matter religion or class, women tend to be more liberal and femjnist in general with each new generation. Like the younger you are, the less li...
Catholic School
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on September 15, 2007
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**Edited - To cut to the chase - does your child go to Catholic school but you are not Catholic? That is what I am interested in here.**
Okay, so I know this is a ...
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- In contrast to Kristy's experience, I was raised in a formal religion (Baptist, fundamentalist) and went to a Christian school as well as a church where my grandmother...
- Please see similar discussion (under Requests & /Education & Academics/K-8) to Emperatriz, dated 6/18/07. I strongly recommend Catholic schools, although I'm sure...
- Check the school and the staff out alot. Catholic school "teachers" are not required to be certified teachers. Many don't even have a teaching degree. If you don't ...
I'm Jewish, Hubby's Christian - Any Advice on Exposing Children to Both
Asked by N.W. from Los Angeles
on April 17, 2010
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I am Jewish and my husband is Christian. I come from a non-practicing household and he comes from a home where the church is everything. While our beliefs differ (I'...
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- I am Jewish. My husband is Catholic. We both grew up in pretty religious homes. Just a couple of things after reading the posts: 1. Only Christians believe that...
- As the parents whatever you decide to do I`m sure is fine with the lord .,! Shalom aleichem from paschar .
- I am in the same boat as you, though I'm the Christian and my Hubby jewish. We have both decided it's important they lean about both and when they ate old enough to ch...
Is There Any Jewish Population in Jenkintown/Jenkintown School District
Asked by M.F. from Philadelphia
on March 1, 2008
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We are Jewish and while we seek diversity, we want to know that there is at least some Jewish Population in Jenkintown. Are their Jewish children attending school wit...
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- I grew up in Abington, I've taught in Cheltenham SD (Elkins Park), and I live in Upper Dublin. There is a decent Jewish population in all those areas. You may wa...
- I've lived in neighboring Abington for 25 years. I am Catholic and have no experience with the Jenkintown borough school district, but I have friends who live in Jenk...
- We are in Cheltenham School district ( I have two at Cheltenham Elementary & one graduate from the high school), and while I am not Jewish we have a large Jewish popul...
Friend Raising Kids in an Interfaith Marriage
Asked by Y.J. from Miami
on July 27, 2009
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My friend wanted some advice on raising her son in an interfaith marriage. Her husband is Muslim and she is Christian. They believe in religious tolerance. Her son ...
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- I think the child should be introduced to both religions. His mother should practice the Christian ways with him. Celebrate Christmas, Easter, etc... in the proper way...
- i had neighbors growing up who were different faiths he was jewish she was Christian. they celebrated both holidays for the kids. i feel openness is important and ever...
- Hi Y.! Well, it seems obvious to me, that as long as they both are open minded, that they celebrate all Muslim and Christian holidays together. Are the husband and w...
Spouses Differing Religious Views and Raising Our Son
Asked by R.B. from Lewiston
on May 23, 2009
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Hello to all and thank you for reading my question. My husband is a believer in God and the spiritual world; I believe more in the natural world. I am looking for pe...
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- You do need to give him a basic core to follow be it which ever as if you wait until he is older to decide for himself he will have no interest and not understand (my ...
- Hi R., It is the universal question each human has to answer for themselves. What is life? Why is life, and where do I fit in? We are often struggling with the a...
- Dear R., my immediate thought was: keep talking to each other and exploring each others questions, beliefs, spiritual homes. I live in an intercultural marriage and...
Help! My Husband and I Don't Agree W/ How to Raise Children!
Asked by J.G. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2007
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My husband is the son of a independent baptist preacher, I on the otherhand, am Roman Catholic. When we started dating we realized dispite the differences we really pr...
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- It's important that you make sure that ALL of the teachings of your religion are Bible Based. Some traditions of men do not please God, as stated in the Bible. So if t...
- My mom is a Catholic and my dad is an Atheist. The way they delt with it was to not raise us under one religion but to expose us to all types and for us to make the c...
- Hi J., I was baptized Catholic & my husband was raised anti-religion. I felt strongly that our children should know God, so we found an Inter-Denominational Church....
Books or Resources for Mixed-Faith Family
Asked by C.S. from Washington DC
on March 12, 2009
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Does anyone know of any good books or resources for raising a child in a mixed faith household? In this case, one parent is Jewish and the other is Catholic. Thanks!
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- I would think that the Bible is all you really need. Teach your children about the Old Testament and let them know that the two religions in your family have so very m...
- My only advice would be to make sure that both parents know about their own faiths, first. As a cradle Catholic I knew very little until I began homeschooling and teac...
- Hello. I dont know of any mixed faith parenting books (although it looks like you have gotten some good responses). I did want to add some 2 cents on childrens boo...
Children, Politics and Religion
Asked by E.D. from Spokane
on February 28, 2011
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Pretty straight forward question and then some backgrounds: how do you approach subjects of religion and social justice issues with your children? What is the fine lin...
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- I found this talk by Johnathan Haidt on the moral roots of liberals and conservatives to be thought provoking and downright fascinating. www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_hai...
- I am another liberal atheist (culturally Jewish) Democratic feminist and pro-choice. I have no questions about teaching DS (5) that all people (that includes women) ar...
- It's all about teaching your kids to have an open mind. I am a fiscal conservative, social liberal and pro-life, and I know very well the other side's opinions and ...
Biracial Children and Identity
Asked by C.S. from Charlotte
on March 1, 2010
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I am black and my husband is white. We have four kids, 6 yo boy, 4 yo twin boys and an 8mo girl. Ideally, I want my children to identify with both of their races. I tr...
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- i hink is just a phase of that age my son has brown eyes and when he was 4 years he says he has green eyes and he just grow that phase .
- Hi there. My husband and I are both white, but I just wanted to say that perhaps it really isn't race your son is referring to with the eyecolor thing. My older son ...
- I think that maybe he just wants to be like his Daddy rather than it be a racial issue. I am biracial, my mom is black and my dad is white. When I was coming up my mom...
