How To Tell Your Parents You Are Following A Religion They Don T Approve Of

Start a journal to keep notes in regarding your spirituality. Include any questions you may have and the reasons why Discover what you can about your chosen path. Is it monotheistic (worshiping only one deity), polytheistic (worshiping multiple deities), pantheistic (worshiping the universe), or atheistic (believing in no deities)? Are there any notable people in history that have believed as you do? Search online for forums to find others who believe as you do. Purchase a number of books about your religion, or borrow them from a local or school library. Just be sure to keep them in a place where your parents won’t find them until you’re ready.

Listen carefully to what they say. Clear up any confusion they may have. Keep up this back and forth of asking, listening, and responding.

If they are very upset, don’t panic; give it time and maintain your love for them. As with all people, when dealing with your parents and deciding how to treat them in contemplating your reactions to them, ask yourself “is this the best expression of who I really am?”