But equally there is nothing wrong with your friend group choosing to let their kids get communion or confirmation.Maybe I live in an area that is still backward (I’m from Dub btw) but my whole friend circle is obsessed with these religious events. They talk about them for a year before, fuss over outfits, spend a load of money celebrating and expect everyone around them to fuss about it and the child also. I didn’t realise so many were not doing it. Fair play to you all! Honesty tho I don’t think it’s the norm.
It's a choice we are all free to make one way or the other, any notion that it's otherwise just doesn't ring true to me.