The question of when misinformation is child abuse might be more complicated than you think. Imagine a family brings up their children worshipping the “Sun god

The question of when misinformation is child abuse might be more complicated than you think. Imagine a family brings up their children worshipping the “Sun god” Ra, believing he will guide them in the afterlife, performing rituals and observances of his teachings speaking of always seeking his favor and following his guidance. Absurd, silly, and dangerous Right? Ra is of course made up bullshit invented by some priests in Egypt thousands of years ago. But knock one word off that description (re-read it with “sun” struck through) and people think it’s entirely reasonable to indoctrinate their kids into that system. Indoctrination into the approved made up system of belief is fine. “What is the approved system of belief?” Any sane person will run screaming rather than go on record answering that question.