As far as I'm concerned, children should be protected from both, and neither should be supported by the education system at all.

I think the parents can be trusted to impart the values, religious or otherwise that they see fit.

I see a lot evidence that children are damaged by their parent's alcoholism. I see little that they are damaged by their parents' faith. I think that you, Shaw and Mr. Dawkins, need to find some evidence to back up your wild claim.

People can and often do choose to diverge from their parents as they approach the age of majority. It is their choice then.