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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is it "too much" to ask AP to assist with religious instruction?  Many APs help the kids with homework for a couple hours after school.  What's the difference, if it aligns with both the HF and AP's faith, and if the AP is open to it?  
I like that my AP is willing to say prayers with my kids if she puts them to bed, and is willing to say grace with us before dinner.  I'd like it if she was interested in reading the bible to them occasionally.

I think it's totally fine if an actively practicing Jewish family prefers a Jewish AP, or a Hindu family prefers a Hindu AP.  
Is religious preference any different from a Chinese family preferring a Chinese AP to help their kids learn the language?  If both parties are open, who cares?[/quote]

I think, and it's my personal opinion - for whatever that's worth, that it is too much because religious instruction is the parents' responsibility and I don't think it should be outsourced to your childcare provider. That gets to the heart of the question of what is the purpose of our life on this earth and the answer to that is central to your values, how you order your family - it's one of the few things I think can not, and should not, be outsourced.

Can she encourage prayers before bedtime? Sure, and have the children's bible included in the rotation of books read during story time - sounds great. But should she be responsible for answering major theological questions, like the origins of humanity or the nature of our relationship with God? I don't think so. Those are big questions, it's not easy to articulate such weighty and complex concepts to a young person - even people who dedicate their entire lives to this struggle to handle these questions well. It's a lot to ask of a young lady, who may share your faith, but perhaps wouldn't articulate it the way you would like - yet the answers provided do indeed matter a great deal. [/quote]

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