I know Richard Dawkins has referred to the labelling of children as Christian or Muslim as a form of mental child abuse. I've just converted my children (4 and 7) to using Linux instead of Windows. Am I just as bad? I guess I'll have to do the same as I do when I talk to them about religion.
'Lots of people around the world use different operating systems. Just because Daddy using Linux, then don't feel you need to do the same. I'll love you just as much if you use Windows when you grow up. Just don't go all weird and start experimenting with a Mac'