How do I tell my parents I don't want to go to church?

You may start by telling them that maybe this isn't the right religion, or you don't feel comfortable going to church.Or maybe that you want to stop going to church to explore other options. If your parents ask you why, you may say that maybe church isn't the atmosphere for you, or that going to church doesn't capture you attention, or satisfy your needs. This may also depend on why you don't want to go to church anymore. But it will be good to express your feeling to you mom or dad or guardian. Communication is they key to a good relationship.

Hey and thank you for reaching out :) As a disclaimer, if you are afraid to tell your parents because there's any violence (verbal as much as physical) in your family or that you might have to fear punishments, please stay safe and consider talking to someone that might be able to support you. Well, on the other hand, there's just good ol' parents that are Christian themselves and are used to you going to church with them. In that case, I recommend talking to your parents about your views regarding religion. Maybe you have stopped believing in God for a specific reason or in general and talking to your parents about it can be a great relief because they will want to understand why you are unwilling to go to church anymore while knowing that you still respect their belief and point of view. Growing up means developing your own personality and views, and not all of them will be like those of your parents. Maybe you could pick up the topic with a discussion, then moving on by telling your opinion about it and that you are unsure about religion / sure that you are not believing in God anymore / don't support the church you are in? I wish you best of luck!

it's definitely difficult to explain personal thoughts and beliefs to religious parents, at least in my experiences. if you are just honest with them and tell them that you're uncomfortable, they might be more willing to listen. you might need to compromise at first, but gradually they will understand. there was a point in my life where my mom was making me go to church even though i was an atheist. i was honest with her and told her that the judgemental people in the church were just too much to be around each sunday, and she listened to me. she gave me a bit to get more comfortable with the idea before making me go again.

Hey! I see that you are feeling confused and its totally fine to feel the way you are! There might be some personal reason on why you dont want to go to church and i totally respect it. But no one knows better than yourself. Bravo for seeking help here i can see that you have courage. Just like that if you sit and calmly think about how you can overcome this situation in the way you can, then i am sure you will figure it out. Know that i am here for you and i hope you will find you way! Take care and do seek help again when you feel to:)

Religion and spirituality are deeply personal issues that most people wrestle with as they begin to develop their own core values. Young people in particular struggle with independence and want to explore what it's like to be separate from their parents' ideologies. Telling your parents that you don't want to go to church may be met with disapproval or, it may not. Be prepared for your parents to say "no" and then, make sure you have your reasons all in a row for why you have made this decision. Let them know that you respect them but right now, you wish to explore your spiritually perhaps in a more quiet and distanced manner. If they still insist that you go, offer a compromise. Perhaps for attending church with them, they let you have a special night out with your friends.

Have you thought about this carefuly? It's in your right to choose your own belief. Gently starting the topic with your parents and explaining your reasons would be a good way to start and being honest. Do your best to also understand their side and be clear about your reasons. They might see it at a different light if they can't see the importance of it, try to say how it affects you. Just calmly tell your reasons and hope that they will understand it can be hard but if you truly want aomething to happen it will be worth it

Advocating for yourself can be challenging, especially when it comes to those closest to you. But self-peace is the first step to healthy communication with others. It is important to be at peace with yourself and your decision even if others disagree or have a differing morality. You know your parents better than we do, what questions or concerns may they have? Are you prepared to answer them? Sometimes people can surprise you, do not let fear prevent you from vocalizing your values. Everyone deserves to have a voice, and every voice deserves to be heard. Be slow to speak and quick to listen, you will know what needs to be said.

I have been in the same position as you. It is not the easiest thing to tell you parents, especially if they are super religious. What I did was I told them that I wasn’t comfortable at the church they were going to. I told them the reasons why and ended the conversation by telling them I needed a break from the church. They did not take it seriously and tried to pray constantly but I did not budge. They threatened me but I told them that I was not rejecting church, but that I just needed to take a break for a while. I think the uncertainty of it uneased them but I told the truth and they understood that.

I have been through this situation before as well. However, you know your parents best, and I bet you know how to get through to them, to where they will be able to see your perspective. You can try sitting down and talking with them by telling them exactly how you feel. I am sure once they hear your side of things, and the emotions that you are feeling, they will take that into account, and hopefully look at things differently. Just remember that your emotions and beliefs are always your own, despite what you may have been taught.

How old are you? There are basic things like food and shelter - which you have to be sure you will always have access to. What do you expect their reaction to be? It's a secondary issue - not so life-threatening, but massively, massively important - how do you think your relationship with your parents will be after you tell them? Is that a relationship you are happy to have? Clearly, the answer to the first one is at a more basic level - relating to physical survival. And the second is more about happiness and emotional survival. Understanding their reaction would be the first step in working out where, when and how to talk to them about this.