Schools, parents and religions

This is concerning Gene Netto's letter published in the Post on July 12 about relations between schools and parents. I think it is the job of parents and places of worship to plant and nurture the seeds of religious faith in children. Once they step outside the house, they will come into contact with people of many different beliefs. If their parents have done a good job, their child's faith will not be swayed by this. My family are Catholics, but if my kids have school friends of other religions, and learn about Idul Fitri or Waisak, what's the problem?

It's good to know these things, surely? In school, subjects such as artificial contraception, abortion, embryonic research or divorce may be discussed as acceptable life-choices (even though all are forbidden by our faith).

As Catholics, they should personally reject these choices, as is their right, while hopefully accepting and respecting the fact that many other people think differently to them.

Where I would have an objection is if the schools were telling kids that these things were right and encouraging them to act in opposition to their religious beliefs.