Parenting beyond belief
Subtitle: on raising ethical, caring kids without religion
By: edited by Dale McGowan ; foreword by Michael Shermer.
Contributors: McGowan, Dale.
Publisher: American Management Association
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9780814474266
Subjects: Parenting -- Religious aspects; Religious education of children; Free thought
Description: "It?s hard enough to live a secular life in a religious world. And bringing up children without religious influence can be even more daunting. Despite the difficulties, a large and growing number of parents are choosing to raise their kids without religion. In Parenting Beyond Belief, Dale McGowan celebrates the freedom that comes with raising kids without formal indoctrination and advises parents on the most effective way to raise freethinking children. With advice from educators, doctors, psychologists, and philosophers as well as wisdom from everyday parents, the book offers tips and insights on a variety of topics, from "mixed marriages" to coping with death and loss, and from morality and ethics to dealing with holidays. Sensitive and timely, Parenting Beyond Belief features reflections from such freethinkers as Mark Twain, Richard Dawkins, Bertrand Russell, and wellness guru Dr. Don Ardell that will empower every parent to raise both caring and independent children without constraints." -- from publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-278) and index.