A is for Actions.
Your own actions and deeds speak loudest of all. If you want
them to learn your chosen path, teach them about it with
actions, not just words.
B is for Beauty.
Show your children the beauty in nature and the other life on
this planet. Teach them to preserve that beauty for the
future.
C is for Consistency.
Hold to the same principles and practices. Keep your actions
consistent with your words.
D is for Doing.
Teach your children the old ways by doing pagan projects and
crafts with them. Projects such as recycling show them that
doing what they can to help the earth is essential.
E is for Enthusiam.
Let your children see your enthusiasm for the old ways, and
they will develop it, too. Take them on nature walks, and
other places where they can learn to understand the Goddess
and her creations first hand.
F is for Faith.
Faith in themselves and their abilities helps children to
handle any situation they may find themselves in. Give them
suitable tasks to perform. Their completion will boost
self-esteem.
G is for Goddess
and God.
Teach your children the deities of your tradition. Explain who
they are and what function they have in your life and rituals.
Instruct them in simple changes they can use on their own.
H is for Holidays.
Celebrate your tradition's holidays with rituals and
appropriate decorations. Sabbats and Esbats both show children
what it means to be Pagan. They should be allowed to
participate as much as possible.
I is for Imagination.
Always foster imagination in your child. Your child's
imagination may illuminate part of the path you never noticed
before.
J is for Joy.
Always approach the teaching of your children with a joyful
spirit. Show your child the joy of honoring the Goddess and
God, and following the ancient paths.
K is for Knowledge.
Knowledge is power. If your children are properly prepared,
they will be able to answer questions about their beliefs, and
defend themselves in an educated manner against those hostile
to their beliefs.
L is for Listening.
Listen to your children, and they will learn to listen to
others. Their thoughts will give you insights into how they
see the world.
M is for Myths.
The myths of your tradition will delight and entertain as well
as teach. Stories are a great way of telling the child about
your deities..
N is for Never.
Never forget to tell your children about the past. Tell them
about the burning times, and other dark times for Pagans. We
must never forget these things, lest they be repeated.
O is for Outdoors.
Share with your children the splendor of the great outdoors.
Perform rituals outside whenever possible. Help them
understand that all things are connected to each other.
P is for Power.
Teach them to recognize the power inherent in all things.
Introduce them to personal power and divine power. Carefully
instruct them in the use of power and the responsibility that
goes with it.
Q is for Questions.
Your children will have many questions along the way. Always
answer them truthfully and the the best of your ability. Never
discourage questions from children.
R is for Ritual.
Rituals are an important part of all traditions. Let your
children participate as much as their age will allow. A young
child may only be able to help set up the altar. Older ones
can join in the chants, drumming, or dancing.
S is for Sharing.
Sharing is an important lesson. Here is where you must set a
prime example for you child. By sharing the old ways, you are
giving them an honorable path they can follow all their lives.
T is for Tolerance.
Teach your child tolerance for all the others who share this
planet. Remember that there is not one right path. Tolerance,
however, should have it's limits. Explain that they should
never tolerate abuse for their beliefs.
U is for Understanding.
Be understanding when your child is slow to grasp something
new. Their understanding of the old ways takes time and
patience.
V is for Vision Quest.
Vision questing is something most older children will enjoy,
especially when seeking their personal power animals. Power
animals usually become very important to children, as
something they can call on when they are alone.
W is for Wisdom.
There is no substitute for wisdom. It is something your
children will gain from your instruction and their
experiences. Teach them wisely and you will be rewarded.
X is for Examine.
Examine your principles and practices constantly to be sure
that you are not sending mixed messages. Confusion helps no
one.
Y is for You.
Don't spend so much time worrying about your children that you
forget about your own spiritual and physical needs. The way
you treat yourself sets an example, good or bad.
Z is for Zeal.
Always share your zeal for life, nature, and the old ways. You
will be rewarded with your child's eagerness to learn all
about them. Don't forget to praise children for a job well
done. You will be glad you did.
