Advice for Discussing New Religion with Parents

[Aine Rayne]

I would like to revive this thread to update everyone on the situation. I've actually begun dialogue with my parents about this. I am very surprised by their reactions. My mom reacted extremely well, absolutely nothing like I expected. She wants to know more, for the purpose of understanding why. My dad is the one acting a little bit like a nut. He's trying to have a dialogue, but he's really very upset because whatever source he used to learn about Kemeticism mentioned something about sacrifices. Like, he's upset to the point that he called my mother saying I'm practicing witchcraft (which we all know tends to be seen as evil by Christians) and have idols in my room. Certainly not what I expected.

Btw, something I should have mentioned, my mom is usually fine and reasonable or at least willing to listen, after she's calmed down from her rage or emotional uprising. I still have to reapproach my dad, because this behavior of his is very annoying and it's like he's trying to cause trouble to block me. Can I get resource suggestions for them please?

[Aster Breo]

Can I get resource suggestions for them please?

There are a couple of resources here on TC that might help: the Pagan Primer and the Teens and Paganism FAQ (which has lots of good info and tons of links for people of all ages -- just ignore the specifically "teen" parts). I'm posting from my phone, so can't give you the links, but if you look at the top of the screen, there should be a menu item for "pagan resources" or something like that. Poke around or just do a search -- if you don't find them directly, a search for the terms should give you other threads that do have the links. I know I've provided them many times, as have other posters, so they shouldn't be hard to find.

I can't speak to resources on Kemeticism specifically, since it's not my path. But you'll likely get a better response on that if you specify "Kemetic resources" in your subject line and/or post in the Kemetic SIG.

Congratulations on starting this difficult conversation with your parents! It sounds like they love you very much. I hope your dad will be willing to have an open mind about your path.

Good luck!



~ Aster

[Elani Temperance]

There are a couple of resources here on TC that might help: the Pagan Primer and the Teens and Paganism FAQ (which has lots of good info and tons of links for people of all ages -- just ignore the specifically "teen" parts). I'm posting from my phone, so can't give you the links.

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~ Aster

http://www.ecauldron.net/newpagan.php <-- Pagan Primer
http://www.ecauldron.net/teensandpaganismfaq.php <-- Teens and Paganism FAQ

Good luck with your parents and good on you for starting up the conversation

- Elani

[Mac Gobhann]

Good luck, remember their your parents they'll understand.