How do think teenagers should tell to their parents their Pagans? (or if they shouldn't tell them) Justify...

I think education is the way to tell your folks. First educated them on your beliefs and the wiccan rede.

Added anonymously on: 11-3-2002

To tell or not to tell that is the question. It all depends on what kind of people your parents are. If they are highly religious and believe that every word in the Bible is true then it is best not to tell them. And you probably shouldn't practise until you move out. Unless you want to be burnt at the stake. However if your parents are open minded then you should tell them. Your parents have a right to know

Added by: Willow Fireheart

11-8-2002

I agree with Willow Fireheart that whether to tell them at all depends on your situation. Fiona Horne's book for teen Witches, printed as 'Life's A Witch' in some countries and 'Witchin' in others, has a section with some good advice on this. Check it out.

Added by: ~faye~

11-10-2002

Hello there, I thought I should explain my question before i get the answers: I'm starting my life up with withcraft since i'm 12 or 13, so it's just about almost two years ago. My mom is really nice, but she doesn't believe in anything, specially in witchcraft ! She thinks it is a foolish thing... neither does my OLDER brother !! That's the point... how to make them accept this part of me... And I appreciate the ones who have answered to my question :-) ------ Merry Meet ------

Added anonymously on: 11-15-2002

I also am trying to tell my parents about converting to Wicca. My parents love me but they are religious, so I suggest breaking it to them easily. 1 - Figure it out - is this the religion you really want? Think it over and make sure you can stand by your decision. Explore everything about it. Leave no stone unturned. 2 - Don't say it all at once. Drop them hints like "I'm thinking about a different religion" and talk about it. 3 - Timing is everything. Pick a good time when they're ready to listen to you to explain your choice. Hopefully, they'll understand. 4 - Hope for the best. I hope this helps.

Added by: Zero

7-11-2006

Many teens find it hard to tell their parents anything , it isn't like I'm wiccan or anything it is just that I'm interested in it my mom thinks it is satanic and evil just because of her christian beleifs . I think that all people have an inner witch they just have to find it , or either are to afraid and don't understand .I can't say I relate for it being hard to tell your family your a witch because I am not , I wish you good luck even so and never stop giving up no matter what .

Added by: Dark Sapphire

8-16-2006

what i did was show my mother a book on wicca called "A Wicca's charm" and i simply said she should read it. its important to me she didnt ask why she did and understood from there and has accepted my beliefs. My point is to help them understand what it wicca is so they wont discriminate you.

Added by: silent angel

11-19-2007

Its all up to you what you want to do in your life , so just say this is what makes me happy and Im gonna do it; TIP' Politeness is good! Then will probably understand!!

Added by: kaylee

4-29-2008

I have to say I was raised a christian and my dad and stepmom are so into it that I still haven't told them and I am 24 and have been practicing since I was nine. So if you are in the same boat I wouldn't tell. There is no real necessity to tell anyone unless you want to. I decided not to just to keep the relationship I have with my father. I would hate for anything to change that.

Added by: lillianna

7-26-2008