family not liking it!!what do i do?

[WaterRaven]

my family does not like the idea of me practicing wicca. my mom is cool with it sort of....the only support i have is my close friends and my moms friend who is interested in druidism but not studying it. what do i do?????

[reanna]

Do they understnad what Wicca is truly about? or are they used to the hollyweird style version of the craft?

I would suggest lending them one of your books. It is worth a shot. Or just sit down on a personal level and chit chat about it, and ask them what they want to know. Tell them to ask you anything they want, no matter how odd it may seem to them. You will answer it to the best of your ability and if you can't answer it.... you can all find out together.

HTH
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[Hope]

Hang in there!

I think reanna hit the mark!

blessings

hope

[Lilu]

I'm sorry to hear that. Hang in there, reanna's advice is good. There's a wonderful book called "Pocket Guide to Wicca" by Estelle Daniels and Paul Tuitean. It's very generic and covers the basics of Wicca without being offputting, you might like to pick that up and give it to your parents to read.

I also like the idea of sitting down and addressing their questions with intelligent answers that aren't defensive. The only way to combat ignorance or misinformation is with knowledge :)

But, until you are 18 you are legally under your parents control with regard to religious studies. You should keep this in mind and approach them very openly and honestly, with respect. Don't give them any reason (by acting like a baby, throwing tantrums etc) to say that Wicca is teaching you the WRONG way to act and disrespect toward parents :)

Take care and good luck!
Lilu