Why Are Kids Sometimes Not Welcome at Pagan Events?
PATTI WITTINGTON
Question: Why Are Kids Sometimes Not Welcome at Pagan Events?
I was recently planning to attend a big Pagan event, and my husband and I were very excited about going. However, when we asked what sort of kids' activities would be available for our two children, we were told it was an "adults only" gathering! I'm extremely upset about this, because I think it's unfair to people with kids. How are we supposed to teach our children about our spiritual path if we can't even bring them to events where there are other Pagans?
Answer:
While I understand your frustration to some degree, there are a couple of different issues at play here. First of all, you need to realize that when a public event is held, it's only because a group of volunteers has taken the time to put it together. Chances are good that the folks who are in charge of it have looked at all the options, and that there's a reason that it's adults only. There are a number of possibilities: ...
