Me - Wiccan ----- My Parents - Baptist ----- What Do I Tell My Little Girl?

i am a christian who has recently had the pleasure to meet some wiccans. u need to show ur little girls both ways, like u said show her there is more than one path and let her choice when she is old enough to do so for herself. growing up i would of never been able to be friends with wiccans because to my world they were just witches which in turn is the devil as i've grown up and have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with some they are anything but. so show her both and tell ur mom nicely to but out and that this is ur child and she already a chance with hers.

Honestly, you're the parent of your child- not your mom. I would explain to her that you are greatful for her interest in teaching your child about the Baptist faith but you have chosen a different path. We are not religious but both of our families are. We allow our daughter to go to Sunday school and attend church with her grandparents. We encourage her to learn about different religions/ cultures (although she is only 3 and doesn't really get it). I would just be firm with your mother but not mean. Tell her that you really appreciate her but you feel this is the best decision for you and your child.

D.,
I really disagree with rearing children with lots of different religions. Teach her what you believe. That's what your mom did. Obviously she did a good job because you grew up thinking and caring. That's what we want for our kids. Too many choices are confusing for children. I hope your mother can be as caring as she taught you to be, and adjusts!

D. -

Your mom raised you and somehow you were able to grow up and make your own choices, right? At one point you likely believed exactly how you (worst-case scenario) fear your child will believe and it did not seem to ruin you for life. Don't worry about your mother's influence. She's not going to stop and there is no answer but to trust that your girl is at least as smart as you and she can find her own path too when she's grown. Besides, if you try to keep your daughter away from Christianity too much she might grow up and rebel against you by going to seminary! :)

Choose peace. Focus on character, not doctrine, and the doctrine will take care of itself.

J.