Humanism for Parents: Parenting without Religion

By some estimates, over 1 billion people in the world are non-religious (humanist/secular/atheist) yet we base many of our parenting techniques and traditions on religion. There are many books available on parenting around each of the major religions, but few describe parenting in a Humanist household. This book is an attempt to outline how non-religious parents can have rites, rituals, and practices needed for a healthy, spiritually fulfilled family.

Mr. Curley has provided an insightful book on the difficult job of parenting without reliance on religion. In his book Humanism for Parents, he provides valuable, practical information for any caregiver who does not or cannot use religion as the basis for raising or teaching a child. This book is relevant to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers and guardians of children.

Regardless of religious affiliation, many parents today do not rely on religious teachings or history for parents. However, religions have a rich history of rites, rituals, and practices that aid in the healthy development of children and that can be lacking in a non-religious home environment. This books details these rites, rituals, and practices and givens alternatives to modern parents who want to raise healthy, spiritually fulfilled children without reliance on religion.