(S01/E07) Myth #3, Part 2 - You'll Confuse the Kids!!!

Ari and Anna continue their conversation regarding one of the most popular myths of interfaith family life, that teaching children both religions will confuse them and won't give them a strong faith foundation. Spoiler alert: The kids will be alright.  Topics addressed include: Can you effectively raise interfaith kids with only one faith background? The importance of the sights and smells of family holiday celebrations; The signficant role of grandparents of interfaith families  The parenting quandary of "Dad, you can't control me!" How the biblical story of Samson reminded Anna of a powerful story related to her faith journey as a daughter of a pastor growing up in Arkansas. and MUCH MORE!! This episode includes a story from author and Interfaith families advocate Susan Katz Miller. Check out her work on behalf of interfaith families via the links below:  The Interfaith Family Journal (2019) Being Both: Embracing Two Religions in One Interfaith Family Website susankatzmiller.com Twitter @susankatzmiller Blog onbeingboth.com We'll also hear another story from Yvette Cam of the Interfaith Book Group based in NYC. We were introduced to Kate and Mariel in Myth #2 (Part 1): So You're Jews for Jesus, Right?