I agree with the principle. Unfortunately, most people, while raising a child, start teaching religion and other things which don't really allow that choice to be made. Some kids grow out of it, some don't. That doesn't mean that kids aren't taught values, which is the most important.

Impossible to totally eliminate!

All cultures must of necessity enculturate their young. The real question is how to do so.

Some comments below shows a poor understanding of sociology, anthropology, social psychology, and developmental psychology.

Critiques have to be based on facts, not wishful thinking that is contradicted by factual necessities.

It's a vicious cycle. My mom didn't get into religion until I was in my teens. I went with her for a time out of respect. I'm glad my eyes were opened about 25 years ago and saw it all as farce.

I fell for religion because I knew that all of the adults had to be right. After all, look at how long religion has been here. Now I loathe religions because I know that nobody is right. Raise a child with certain order and discipline but without imaginary and invisible beings.

18 is too late.

Where did these researchers come from? Loompaland?