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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What a silly thread. Here we have a collection of adults discussing in all seriousness about what version of a fairy tale to give to a wondering 7 year old, whose concern for who is is, where she came from, and what the future holds are very real and genuine.

If a child is old enough to wonder about these things, then that child deserves the truth. If you don't know, tell her you don't know. If you are catholic and believes the catholic canon, then teach that. Don't teach the kid something you yourself have no experience with. It will only lead to more questions, and a deepening sense of betrayal when she gets older and discovers things on her own through experience, education, and reasoning.

I'm an atheist, but I can at least respect the religious parents for having the conviction to follow through. [/quote]

I agree with this. I was that child at 6 and 7, but I don't remember crying about it, though I could have. We occasionally went to church, but that certainly did not help with my questions. What I would have loved is: 1/ books that I could gain insight as I loved to read or 2/ adults willing to have deep conversations with me. It's very analytical to wonder about your existence. I'm not religious now and have a child who is also at the same place. We talk about love, purpose, and I tell him that some people believe in religion, which we discuss. I love being able to have these discussions with him. My other kid, is not like that at all, similar to his father. So, I understand that it might be difficult for you. I would start with the books on evolution, religion, spirituality. Or therapy, if she can find an outlet to wonder about these things.[/quote]

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