How Overly Religious Parenting Can Harm Children’s Futures

I used to blame the government for my struggles. But I’ve realized our parents’ beliefs and choices laid the foundation for many of our problems. Too often, parents insist on strict religious rules without teaching practical skills. A young man from a poor family marries someone just as disadvantaged, hoping for divine intervention rather than planning for financial security. Their unborn children then bear the cost. Similarly, a young woman who never learns a trade or completes her education ends up unprepared. When she has kids, the cycle of hardship continues. How can we balance faith with real-life skills to give the next generation a stronger start?

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