how do you do wicca if your mom and dad dont like it and your 10?

I'm 10 and like Wicca but my mom and dad don't like it. it is hard to learn and do Wicca that way. I'm stuck what should i do are how do i keep it from them.

wait when you are 18 you can be taught Wicca

Deceiving your parents is not the best start in Wicca. Keeping silent is one thing, but hiding things from your parents when you are yet a minor and under their care is another. You should limit yourself to what they will allow until you are old enough to be free to use your time as you will. If you show them respect and do as they ask, maybe they will at least let you read.

Wicca can seem like a strange and scary religion to many people, and that may be part of the reason why your parents don't like it.

your parents may also see your rejection of the religion that they are raising you in as a rejection of them and your shared culture. so you may be hurting their feelings a little.

or, they could see it as rebellious and disrespectful. but again, you'd be hurting their feelings.

try to understand where they're coming from. try not to be angry with them.

instead, try to see this as an opportunity to talk about what all of you believe in terms of spirituality and philosophy - but its important to do it in a way that doesn't turn the discussion into a "me vs. them" kind of situation. that's not going to help you or your parents understand each other better.

another way, is to think about what you like about Wicca. are you sure the things you like about Wicca aren't present in the religion your parents are raising you with? sometimes, those kinds of things are hidden in the background and harder to see. try harder to find them. try talking to someone older, who is not your parents, but is someone you like and respect and see if they can help you find the things you like about Wicca in the religion you're already being raised in.

it may seem like I'm trying to talk you out of Wicca. but not so - its just that its important for you to explore all these things before you really make a final decision about something as important and life changing as converting to a different religion - especially if its going to potentially alienate your family.

You can't found your studies into Wicca on a lie to those who love you.

Wait. Wicca will be there when you're older or your parents come around.

I do suggest reading the material at http://wicca.timerift.net and seeing if what you're into is actually Wicca, however. I know this is hard to believe, but we Wiccans get a lot of young kids who pick up this stupid book series called "Sweep" and think that the silly fiction in it is what our religion is.

I mean, can you believe people think that?

I think it is a bad idea to sneak around.

Wicca is not something you "do"-- Wiccan is something you "are."

Wicca is a beautiful religion, and one of the most important points in Wicca is acting like a responsible person.

Sneaking around behind your parents back against their wishes is not responsible.


Also it is such a shame to taint your firsts years as a Wiccan with negativity because it pits you against your parents.

Best thing to do is wait until you are old enough to make a choice for yourself on what religion you follow. If Wicca is truly your path, it'll still be there.


May not be what you want to hear, but it's true.

Short answer...you don't.

If your parents are adamant that you not practice Wicca in their home, then you don't do it. It's their rules and they have the RIGHT to place them.

Yeah, I know. Parents suck and are trying to ruin your life, right? Wrong. Parents do what *they* feel is in your best interest (because at the age of 10 you DON"T know what's best for you). In their eyes, they don't understand what Wicca is and have been fed biased information.

You CAN attempt to make them understand, but don't get your heart set on them agreeing right away (that would be naive of you). If, after trying a ***CALM*** discussion about your practice (and it would be in your best interest to discuss it with them, instead of sneaking about), they're still dead-set against your practice, there isn't much you can do about it.

Wicca has been around for a long time and isn't going anywhere, so you CAN wait the 8 years until you are of age (by that time you will have found out if you really think this religion is right for you, or your only doing it to rebel). By that time you can move into your own place and practice whatever, whenever.

I was young once and still remember so take my advice. If your parents don't want you practicing, they're not being (insert bad word here)...they're doing what they think is best (what any parent would do)

Have patience!

Do your parents explicitly forbid you or show their disapproval? It might be difficult (as I know that when I first started, all I wanted to do was perform rituals) but you're still a Wiccan if you have the belief. Do little things such as meditate and learn to appreciate nature. Once you're old enough to do what you want to do despite what your parents think, you'll have at least eight years of connecting with the Goddess and God under your belt, and it'll be so much more meaningful. The Internet is a wonderful resource - use it if you can. But practicing Wicca rituals against your mum and dad's wishes is not a good way to start.