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Family Wicca : Practical Paganism for Parents and Children

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The first time I read this book was the Spring of 1994. This book helped me answer MANY tough questions from my children, especially my daughter. I read this book for the first time only two or three months after I embraced my Pagan/Wiccan Path. We were in Germany at the time, and when it was time to move to the states, we chose Tucson Arizona, because of this book. I was able to make contact with the Tucson Area Wiccan Network (soon there after to become the Tucson Area Wiccan & Pagan Network) within 7 days of us arriving in Tucson, because of this book.

The reason I have bought so many copies so far ... this is a wonderful gift for anyone who deals with children, or even someone who wants to incorporate some "fun" back into their Spiritual Path, no matter the Path.

This is a decent enough book, but I found that it wasn't very helpful to me - a person who has been walking the pagan path for a long time or has experience with children does not really need The Family Wicca Book. Everything in it is simply plain common sense that most people can work out for themselves. The answers to the tough questions weren't really that innovative, just practical thinking - and others might answer some of those questions differently.

Having said that, I also think this is a good book for parents who have no prior experience with children, or who have just come to Wicca. If you are in this group, I do recommend that you buy the book - it can give you some solid advice, and perhaps offer a springboard from which you can develop your own ideas.

My husband bought this book for me earlier this year, and its darn near worn out. I've lent it out so many times I'll be amazed if I ever get it back. The book helps families (especially those new to the craft or solitary) understand that they are not alone and give some ideas as to what they can do to help their children and families understand. Ive sent copies to my Southern Baptist grandparents and Catholic father to help them understand us better. A great book!

I have read many books on pagan and feminist spirituality and this is the first that helps me understand where my kids would fit in to that lifestyle. In addition, there is good advice for parenting in general, especially for older kids who are starting to think for themselves.

The author acknowledges solitary practitioners, but does seem to favor working in covens.

I am Wiccan, but I have no children of my own. However, I found this book helpful when talking to my step-son. He is not a Witch, but the answers in this book are so practical that they could be applied to any child, regardless of his/her religious background. I am also having the boy's father read this, because I feel it will help him when the youngster comes to him with questions about life that aren't very easy to answer.

My copy of this book is dog-eared and ratty, because I refer to it so often. Forgoing the usual Sabbat rituals and insipid invocations, O'Gaea discusses the real issues and challenges of bringing up your children in the Wiccan way.

Ethics, peer interaction, developing children's ritual, facing religious issues as a family and the demands of parenthood vs the pocketbook are all addressed. Most importantly, she includes a section on "Answering the Hard Questions" - how do we respond to questions on sexuality, death, discrimination?. With well-thought-out, insightful answers (which can serve as a starting point for family discussions), this is a volume you will refer to over and over.

I look forward to the next book by O'Gaea - she seems well on her way to becoming a significant Wiccan thealogian

I found the book very informative and very interesting. Its great to see ideas on how others are raising their childeren in Wicca tradition...a must have for those that want to welcome their child or childeren into the craft and this is the best way to get started.

I have a copy of this book, and have met Ashleen in person (we are in the Tucson Area Pagan/Wiccan Network together). This is an OUTSTANDING book... I dont have kids of my own YET, but when i do, this will be the first book i refer to...

I am only seventeen, but this book helped me realize how and why to discuse my religion to my children, if I have them. She is funny and her down to earth style made me feel welcome. She gave me answers to many questions people always ask me about wicca and me being a witch. A must for your inspirational and informational library!

When we made the decision to become a family friendly Coven this book came in so very handy.