It's a war of attrition. If you have patience and a modicum of faith in yourself your chances are not too bad.
My children to the extent that they have found religion have found it from me in that I insist on at least a modicum of religious education for them.
Humor is always based on a modicum of truth. Have you ever heard a joke about a father-in-law?
My mom was a teacher - I have the greatest respect for the profession - we need great teachers - not poor or mediocre ones.