How do I tell my parents I want to be a witch?

Question

I want to become a witch. I have done a lot of research and I have thought about it a lot but my parents dont seem to care. I dont knwo how to tell them I want to be one. I want to tell them because I love being close to my parents and telling them everything but my mum is the one who suggested it but didnt know wicca had to do with witchcraft. My dad I think may accept but I dont know hwo to bring it up.

Help me I really need it!

I'm thirteen and my parents dont think I can make my own decisions sometimes.

Answer 1

Merry Meet

I know how hard it is for you. My name is Chris. Im 18 and I've been a Witch/Wiccan for 10 years. I found a book that teaches the truth about witchcraft/Wicca. I also went on to sites and got more info. Then I showed them to my parents when I got the feeling it was alright and safe. I was 10 when I told them. Sry about me rambeling, I get to the point. To some it may never be a good time, but to others it may. Trust your instinct. Wicca/Witchcraft has been a tuff subject to many people, mainly very religious people. But I will be glad to help you through this. Step one don't cast a spell on them to get them to see your way. That'll mess with Free Will. "Do what thou wilt as ye harm none." Part of the Witches/Wiccan Rede. The book I talked about earlier is called. "The Truth about Witchcraft Today. By: Scott Cunningham" It is a really Price. Never force the subject on to them. Lead on to it. For instants " Mother, Father. One of my friends came out to me as being a Wiccan, I was wondering what you thought about it?" If they give you a good responce to it, then inch a little forth and say "Mom, Dad I am really interested in Wicca/Witchcraft and I would like to learn more about it and study it. Wicca?Witchcraft isn't evil. It's based on connecting to nature and everything around us." This is when you give them the book if you decide to buy it. And let them ponder. If you need anymore assistance don't be afriad to email me at [e-mail]. I will be hear for you. Best of luck.

Blessed Be and Merry Part

Answer 2

Greetings,

I am 27 yrs old and my Mom still has problems with me being a witch, even though I told her over 5 years ago. Ofcourse my Mom is not as understanding or supportive as how your parents sound.

I would suggest first making sure this is what you want to follow. This wasn't the easiest choice I made. FYI I was one of those Christians bashing this path till I actually educated myself.

List the reasons why christianity doesn't work for you. What questions do you have that are not be answered or brushed off? What are you looking for in a path? READ THE BIBLE. I found the more I read it, the more I realized I had more questions and less answers, but that could be the oposite for you. And even then maybe check into other denominations. I studied MANY paths before choosing to be a witch, and then it was more discovering I was a witch than choosing to be one.

Perhaps explain to your parents the questions you have in your current path, or the longing you have for other paths. Show them what you have learned and explain WHY this feels right, if it does. Ask your parents advice, you oviously respect their opinion or you wouldn't care if they knew.

The main thing is don't jump into anything before you know this is what you want. Some people choose this path for shock value. Want power or attention or both. These are the people who give us a bad reputation.

Being a witch, or wiccan means always studing. Always trying to learn about and making better the world around you and respecting everything. Magick and Magic are not the same thing. Changing paths can be very empowering and a great relief. Or it can be a crushing experience. I went threw a depression when I realized everything I thought I knew was wrong. The best example is finding out your parents are not your real parents and not knowing who they really are.

I say this not to scare you off, only to prepare you. I am a much better person today for being a witch than I was when fighting to be a christian.

When you are ready you will know and your parents will understand eventually. If you let them help you now and confide in them, it will be easier. You are starting a journey in discovering yourself. Perhaps tell your parents you are tring to find out what you believe and who you are, but you will always be the person they raised and love.

I hope I have been some help. I appologize for any misspelling, Spell check didn't work. lol Good luck and Blessed Be. Sdw

Answer 3

First, to all the answers saying you're crazy and talking about Hogwarts...shame on them for opening their mouthes. I truely enjoy Harry Potter, but those books and that fictional world have NOTHING to do with my being Wiccan. Now, onto my answer. I am wiccan. I don't practice "witchcraft". I do "spells", but they are more like prayers accompanied by herbs and oils. I also think those people who answered "cast an acceptance spell on them" have no idea what they're talking about since if you are a true wiccan, you know you can't control other people that way...it's against what we believe. Wicca and "witchcraft"...wicca is not all about pentagrams and magic potions. It's about being one with the earth, worshiping the world around you as if it were your body. Believing that God is both male and female is only the first step. What about the love, and our creed? "An it harm none". The three fold law? You can't just go to confession and become free of your sins. Everything you do in this life is brought back to you in three fold. You take responsibility for your actions.
Okay, if you agree with the above, then this is how to bring it up to your parents. You say your mother brought it up but didn't know it had to do with witchcraft. Talk to her about why she thought wicca was a good idea. Then research together things like the full moon ritual. Gather together an understanding that these rituals are a way of thanking "God/Goddess" for blessing you. See that there is no conjuring of demons etc. Please for Goddess' sake don't go looking up "love spells" "money spells" on the internet. Spells (from a simplified look at it) are merely prayers. They are asking the God/Goddess to help you with a problem or need you are facing...and giving them praise and "gifts" in encouragment. If you were christian and wanted to pray to God, you'd get on bended knees as a sign of respect, close your eyes, and place your palms together in "prayer" stance. That is a ritual.
I know I was long winded, but I was here once, and I only have imparted advise and information I was once given when I needed it. I hope I helped. Please email me if you wanna talk more :-)
May I also say that "The Craft" by Dorothy Morrison is the best beginner book ever. It explains everything basic about the beliefs in the first few chapters. It really helped me explain to my parents and friends what my religion was all about.

Answer 4

You have gotten a lot of bad answers here. You don't cast on other people and you should tell them. Be straight up and honest about how you feel. In my experience I had to do this slowly because I come from a very strict background not prone to accepting Witches! Just be true to yourself. I understand that you want to have your parent's respect, but that will come in time. The number one thing is to do what your gut tells you to do. If you are under 18 you will have to do what they say, but you can still believe as you choose. Most importantly is to be honest. I wish you the best. I have been through it. I can say that it has not been easy, but your parents will love you anyway, and they will respect you if not now, with time.

Answer 5

I doubt there would be any Wiccan groups that would accept you unless your parents signed a release. You are too young and much of what we teach is very adult. This isn't a personal slam to you, it is just the reality of the world in which we live.

I would suggest reading more and learning something on your own. Get to know more about we Witches and what witchcraft is really about. Explore the different deities and see which one or ones that attract you.

I have God Checker on my website on my links page. The other url is for the Witch's Voice which lists about every Pagan, Wiccan, heathen site you could ask for. There might be a group in your area and your mother or father might take you to a gathering.

If there are any Pagan Pride gatherings held in your area this would be a great way to introduce your family to what you seem to be interested in.

Answer 6

Witch is for adult males or women human beings. Warlock became made up from television. you're able to look up Wicca until eventually now you placed others religions down. Wicca is a faith. Witchcraft is a craft stepped forward. a real witch harms none. "Spells" are like prayers. factors at the instant are not needed, as they're further for deeper concentration on the reason of techniques. What you placed accessible comes back to you threefold. stable or undesirable. A witch could use legwork until eventually they desire undesirable Karma.

Answer 7

I'm fifteen, and I'm Wiccan. My dad also thinks that I am not old enough to make my own decisions and I'm starting 10th grade this year. I started researching Wicca about a year ago and decided to be a solitary practitioner. My mom knows about my desire to be a witch because she herself is Wiccan and got me into it because I'm the curious sort and I can't help but ask questions. But my dad, well......he doesn't know. I have been trying to come up with a way to break it to him but all I've come up with so far is: "Dad....I'm no longer Christian........I'm Wiccan." And I don't see that coming out very well as my father is a die-hard Christian and would probably burn me at the stake for it (or something along those lines).....
My best advice is to just kind of ease your parents into it one step at a time. Let them get used to the idea and introduce some of the Wiccan morals/ideas into the family lifestyle slowly. You never know how somebody's going to react to something until the deed is done. Just kinda, keep introducing ideas until you decide it's time to tell your parents: "Hey mom, dad, I've decided that I want to be a witch and I know you don't think I'm old enough to make my own decisions but this is something I know I want to do." Ha ha....I think I'm going to take my own advice.

Answer 8

If you think they won't take you seriously then wait a few years... or don't tell them. It's not wrong to keep things like this to yourself, after all this is a personal decision on your part and if you feel that your family would be harmed by this information it's best to keep it to yourself.

But just to let you know, Wicca as a religion has little to do with the art of witchcraft. Being a practicer of both, I can tell you that you don't have to be Wiccan to practice witchcraft, and vice versa.

Answer 9

Well....first you should tell them what you learned in your research. They don't practice it, they don't know anything about it. You don't want them assuming it is something it isn't. Lot's of people don't know the truth about it. Tell them how much it means to you that they know and understand how you feel. If you're close like you say then they will listen to you. They will probably have some advice for you. So since they listened to you, be polite and listen to their advice. That's what parents do. Don't expect them to want to jump into it with you. I know you're probably excited about making this decision, but don't get upset if they're not as excited as you. It doesn't mean that they don't understand.

As far as how to start the conversation...."Mom and Dad could we talk about something for a moment?" You said you were close so confiding in them shouldn't be too hard. Just have all your facts straight and where you got them when you sit down to tell them about it. Show them websites or books that you have used. It's a broad religion so narrow it down for them.

Saying, "I'm converting to Wicca(Witchcraft)", is not going to explain anything to them.

Congratulations on your decision! Good luck!

Answer 10

How old are you? I became a witch only a short time ago. I never told because it didn't change me at all. I still obeyed my parents in fact I became more disciplined in my life.
I follow the Army Rule That came out in the late 90s.
"DONT" ASK DON'T TELL."
I never told my folks about being a Wiccaan. This is a personal choice and you really don't need to tell anyone. I wear no outward symbols. I do rituals in private focusing myself on the dominant thought of the ritual, I'm doing. My spells are all protection, prosperity, and healing. despite my personal past. This is my personal path.