How can i (please only answer if your pagan or a wiccan)?

Question

I have recently began my path in the wiccan path and i was wondering how i should tell my parents.Stories or your own ecperiences would be nice!

Yngwie J Malmsteen if the only thing you can say is i spelled experiences wrong you need a life...

Answer 1

I was an adult no longer living with my parents. It was no big deal. I had already eased out of the Catholic church many years before. My parents aren't very religious and they really don't care what I do.
When your parents see you change your behavior so that you live as a better person, that you are considerate of the Earth, that you talk to plants and animals, and they ask what you're doing then you can tell them.
Being pagan doesn't have to be in-your-face. I don't wear a pentacle. I just am what I am. I don't convert, I don't preach. I live my life and I'm happy.

Answer 2

You need to learn enough about it to give a good representation of it, firstly. If you come to them and tell them this, then have no answers as to what a Wiccan believes in and how S,he lives, then it will seem as though we have no beliefs. I would sit them down, and really explain your decision, and if they have harsh statements for you, then live your life the way you see fit, and in a few years they will see that you are fulfilled by it, and do good works through it. Goddess works inside you, all around you, with you, and for you.
I cannot really give you good advice from my own experiences, as my parents were never very religious and when I was being put through Catholic school, they wouldn't even attend Mass with me. So they didn't have an opinion one way or another, except they thought it was strange that I had picked back up faith. They were happy for the change, and have seen me grow into a beautiful instrument of Goddess' love.
In Light and Love, Brightest Blessings
*Also, if you would like to know more about me and what I believe, feel free to send me a message, as I would like to help you in any way I can. Blessed Be.

Answer 3

That depends on how old you are, if you are are still in school and living under your parents roof, don't jump into anything yet. If you have parents that are comfortable to talk with and will listen it would be best to discuss it with them and explain exactly why you are attracted to the Wiccan ways. Abide with their wishes until you are of age.

The Wiccan path is not an easy one at any age, not to learn and certainly not to practice, until you are mature enough to understand what it entails. It is not frivolous nor a current fad to be taken lightly. If you are a fraud or insincere you will be known.
Blessed be.

Answer 4

Well, if you feel a need to tell your parents then make sure you go in with real knowledge of the wiccan/pagan path you are choosing. Beware of people that are keeping secrets from you, they may be hazardous to your health. Remember knowledge is power, the more knowledge you have the more you can inform your parents. People fear what they don't understand, make them understand so they have no reason to fear.

Answer 5

Depends - how do you think that they'll take it? Is religion a common topic in your house, or would this be an "out of the blue" discussion? Do you want to tell them because you think it's important that they know? Or because you want to shock them?

It varies from person to person - my own thoughts would be to follow your path and answer questions if asked. Don't hide it or lie about it, but don't make a big deal out of it, either. It's nothing to be ashamed of, but unfortunately there is still a lot of ignorance and prejudice out there against it.

Some additional reading:

http://www.wicca.com/celtic/forums/view_topic.php?id=12182&forum_id=20&jump_to=230190

http://davensjournal.com/index.htm?ALtaYG.xhtml&2

And please remember that in spite of what Silver Ravenwolf might say, lying is not an answer.

Answer 6

You say you're new to Wicca. I'd wait a while and see if this is the path you'll stay with, or if you're just trying it on for a while. It's good to try different things, but a lot of folk don't feel comfortable with people who try out different religions.

Answer 7

sit down with them and tell them what your beliefs are. You dont need to name out what you are "pegan" Wicca" but just have a knowledgeable conversation about the reasons you have chosen to belive what you want to. I think that people are more afraid of the words b/c of TV and movies. The practices and being one with nature and good to others are something you can share with them. Explain your religious choice and then if they ask well what do you call yourself then you can tell them and they may not be so judge mental.

Answer 8

I recently asked this question too. I was advised to give them a book called Witchcraft Today by Scott Cunningham to read. But really, it's none of their business. You are the only one that has to live with your choices, so don't worry about what they say. If the Craft is really and truly your path to tread, that's all that matters.

Answer 9

I tend to think, as Kak does, that little good can come of telling your parents something that will likely frighten them.Keep it to yourself for now. The time to tell them will come in due course.

Answer 10

Try this website, it will probably have some good advice for you, I know I refer to it quite alot! Good luck.

http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/wicca101/index.htm?terms=wicca