Thanx/help

[tempest69]

I appriciate all ur help. I could use ways to get out of the broom closet w/o getting killed by my parents. :uzi: :shot: thanx.

[Yvonne Belisle]

Just make sure you are ready for the repercussions. You will want to think of every argument that they may make and have the facts to back you up. If they haven't had exposure to pagans they may only know the stereo type. Remember not to get made at them they only want what's best and if you are calm rational and mature in the face of any reaction you have already won no matter how bad it gets. They may even look at you and say okay we will support you in this if you have your facts ready. Be prepared to explain what YOU believe and why it feels right to you. The fact that you are under 18 makes it harder it isn't as if you can just get an apartment till they relax about it so try to keep things rational. I'm working from worse case scenario. There are some great resourses out there and I know that Bluecat has a like to the governments statement on wicca for military clergy. I'm sure he'll post it here for you it's something you may want to print out if you think you will need it. Be prepared to answer how you chose your path, why you chose your path, when you chose your path. As a parent I would want to know it isn't just some teen rebellion thing. I would also want to know my child is safe if they don't understand they won't know that! My husband recently found out that his Mother dabbled in "witchcraft" in high school we had problems because it isn't the same as being Wiccan. I do know if you plot out every argument you think they may make and have the answers it will make it easier. If you need help just ask there are tons of parents here and I think most of us have been through some form of this before so we may know a lot of the questions they may ask. You will need to find the answers that fit your path but I'm sure someone can point you in the right direction.:D

[Yvonne Belisle]

there is a great thread in Magic right now on science and magic you might want to check it out.

[Celtic_Angel]

I have to agree there with Yvonne. You have to be able to prove that you aren't just doing this to test parental boundaries or to rebel. Make sure you know your history and facts, but most importantly yourself, well. Good luck!

[Yvonne Belisle]

*bump* Any one have some more to offer? It may help some of the rest of us that are still hiding in the broom closet. Tempest69 I want to say that you have more courage than I because my Mother doesn't know. I stand and aplaud you for your willingness to step forward. Just make sure you are ready when you do it.

[Dria El]

I used to have something that a friend of mine put together for just such occasions but I seem to have lost it. I do have several links I can share if that will help. Let me know...

Dria El

[Elaine]

I'm with Yvonne...my parents don't know about my studies either...my husband does though and (if you've read some of the other threads) he is quite a handful about it!! As others have said be prepaired for anything and try to stand your ground....that's what I'm having trouble with...I find myself backing away from it because he doesn't like it...it's hard to stay true to yourself in a situation like this....just do your best....(although...I don't know how old you are....I didn't look at your profile at all...keep in mind if you are a minor you must abide by their rules until you are of age!! sucks...but those are the breaks!!) good luck...let us know how it goes:)