I can't really measure the individual benefits of living in a local culture with mutual beliefs. I believe it was beneficial for you, just as you say, and it must be beneficial for anyone who grew up in other communities within the same culture and religion.

I haven't reached that stage of life yet; my child is still just a child. When she grows up, I'll pass on what I've learned and why I don't believe, and she'll go on to make her own choices. As a father, all I can do is teach; the choices and actions are hers.

Fenix

I agree. I think my trouble is that I don't like teaching them something as a real thing that I personally feel is a pretend thing.

I would probably call it a trap they should avoid if I didn't recognize that I have benefitted quite a lot from a childhood and adolescence in the faith.

Christianity

Should you tell your children if you stop believing in God?

Scoresby

I agree. I think my trouble is that I don't like teaching them something as a real thing that I personally feel is a pretend thing. 

I would probably call it a trap they should avoid if I didn't recognize that I have benefitted quite a lot from a childhood and adolescence in the faith.