How do I tell my parents I don't want to go to church?
Anonymous
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Jul 6, 2016
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Tell them calmly and explain to them exactly why it doesn't interest you or why you don't want to go :)
Betka
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Jul 28, 2016
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Politely and nicely. Try to find as many good reasons as you can and tell them all of them when they're in good mood.
Anonymous
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Aug 11, 2016
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You are free to your own religion, you should just come out and tell them how you feel about it, they should understand
RobRH
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Sep 7, 2016
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Just speak honestly! You're your own person, and should be allowed to have your own beliefs and values
niamh333
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Aug 4, 2017
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This can be a tricky one because your parents may want you to keep going to church for a number of different reasons. In my opinion it is best to bring these things up in a calm way rather than during an argument. I would carefully plan out what I would say first, and explain my reasons for not wanting to go. Hopefully your parents will discuss this reasonably with you, and maybe you can compromise on it if they don't outright agree, for example going once a month rather than every week. Good luck :)
Anonymous
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May 31, 2018
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You have the right to choose for yourself. Try to explain to them why you don't want to go to church anymore.
Anonymous
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Jul 1, 2018
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Nicely explain it to them. Don’t disrespect there opinions or beliefs. At the same time though don’t sound ashamed. Just explain to them your reasons
Stellis
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Jun 29, 2016
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It's important to remember that they will see your personal choice and feelings as a reflection on them and their values ( no matter if that is wrong ) so try to be as calm as you can when breaking the news. It's going to be hard on them to hear and the more calm and respectful you are the more open (hopefully) they will be to listening. Remind them that this is your personal choice and this is a journey you need to make of discovery on your own and you don't think you're going to find it in a church. Remind them that you still need their love and guidance but that you need to find your needs filled somewhere else and would like their support in finding wherever that might be.
Anonymous
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Jul 16, 2016
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This can be tough if you're coming from a very religious family, but if you're grown enough to make your own choices and make up your mind when it comes to religion, you might consider explaining them that this is not the way you want to experience faith.
SquishyRaspberries
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Jul 28, 2016
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It's often very difficult to approach parents about religious differences, but it's also very important to let them know how you're feeling. If you don't risk major repercussions, such as being kicked out of the house and/or shunned by your family/community, it's a good idea to just tell your parents that you don't want to go to church. Otherwise, it might be a good idea to seek the help of another adult you trust in confronting your parents.
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