At least from my own experience going through a Catholic HS, I find it kinda silly he doesn't want them taking religious courses. At least for us, H.S. were the years when you mostly learned about other religions, it was pretty much an SS/History class. It was really interesting, I enjoyed those classes. Its not like its just some "Hooray for Jesus!" class every day.
If it truly is their only option, fair enough. And even if you have ample other public school options but just perceive the Catholic one to be the best and want to send your kids there, that's fine. BUT, if you have such strong views against even learning about world religions to the point where you demand your kids be withdrawn from those courses, how bout just send them to one of the many public schools in the area?
Just seems silly to me to make the school bend over backwards for you when the whole thing could be easily avoided. And religious studies at the H.S. level is not what the dad assumes it is, methinks..
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