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[NightOwl]

And I don't mind any type of questions. Ask away!

[SunshineMama]

Just a random question, but is Paganism similar to the Law of Attraction? This thread was really interesting to me so I looked up some information on paganism and what I read seemed really similar- transferring energy from yourself to the universe and attracting it back to you in some form.

I have some religious beliefs but I have definitely seen the law of attraction work for me in simple ways over and over (I can picture my almost first row parking spot in a crowded place, with almost 100% accuracy, or think hard about having a particular person call and they do, etc).

Just wondering if they were the same-sorry if this question is too out of context for the thread. I have a curious mind

[NightOwl]

No, you're right! Trust me, we all noticed this when The Secret first came out. I was like "law of attraction? That's what we've called magick for thousands of years!" Whatever you put out into the universe will come back to you. Putting out negative things comes back times 3, which is why we don't "put out" negative things. Sending ill will towards someone, hoping they will befall hard times, will come back and slap you in the face! Karma really is a bitch.

[LoraJenkins]

OP, Merry Meet! I am Wiccan and all my parents know it. It has never been an issue for me. The way I see it is if they are uncomfortable, I don't need them as clients. You are not alone being a Pagan daycare provider. ) 0 (

Blessed Be!

[Cradle2crayons]

Ok. You guys have inspired me to come out of the broom closet. At least, on the forum! Baby steps, right? I am the original Unregistered poster of this thread. Your understanding and advice have been PRICELESS. Thanks so much!

Youa re only one state over from me. Yep, the Bible Belt smack dab in the middle eh??

I have had parents ask me. I also ask parents. It doesn't matter to me what religion they are I just like to be aware so I can do my best to respect their religious preferences since I do spend a lot of time with their kids.

However, if people don't want you to care for their kids based simply on religion... They just aren't the type of people should be surrounded with.

I'm Christian. I grew up in a baptist church and Ina. Christian private school. But I have a family that isn't Christian and two who are. I grew up with a wonderful girl who is pagan but nobody else knew until she was an adult. She's an awesome person regardless of her religion or any other personal choices.

And that's what I hope I've taught my own kids. If hey want others to respect their morals and religious beliefs, then they have to respect others also.

[Unregistered]

Religion questions

I don't like being asked by dc parents or potential dc parents anything related to religion. It's not relevant to the services that I'm providing. It's a pretty common question to be asked where I live so I learned how to answer it early on.

When I'm asked about my religious beliefs, I say that my faith is very personal to me and my daycare is operated in a secular manner. I also add that I'm just not comfortable with being a part of their children's religious education because it is such a deeply personal experience between children and their parents.

I respect their right to privacy and they respect mine. It works out nicely.

[renodeb]

Religion is a very touchy subject for most people. I honestly think that it is none of there business what religion you are. Religion should not even enter the picture. I would just tell them that in an effort to keep things on a professional level that you avoid talking about religion. I honestly think people would balk because they don't understand your beliefs. I'm sorry you fell you have to hide your beliefs.

[cheerfuldom]

Agreed kingrind. I don't want to say to someone "none of your business", but it really isn't. It's a business relationship. I understand how it easily becomes a personal relationship if you let it, but that would open you up to more scrutiny.

then I think that is what you need to focus on....that your daycare does not provide spiritual or religious instruction and that is what most parents really are asking, even if it seems like they are asking about your particular beliefs. It is also more than okay to always follow up a question with "why do you ask?" and get a feel for what it is they are looking for before answering. i think you will find that many many parents do not care so long as you do not instruct their children in your personal beliefs. But if it is really important to a parent to ask a particular question, no matter how weird, I do think they have the right to ask. WE have the right to respond as we see fit