The Village Forum
In view of the acts of nurturing which we recently discussed vis-a-vis parenting, these cut across our various villages, communities, groups, etc., there is a need to take a look at the Power of Communal Support in a Fast-Changing World - as the world is now recognized as a global village. Once upon a time (time, time) our elders in the African folklore settings passed across timeless truth, values, proverbs, etc in the most engaging ways with songs, dramas and dances. All of these buttress the fact, in real time either in motherland Africa or so many other parts of the world that indeed *“It takes a village to raise a child”*. This is not just a cute quote - it was a lived reality. Grandmas were the bedtime story-tellers. Grandpas helped with homework in the local dialects and history subjects. Aunties were your backup moms. Uncles doubled as career advisors (with or without your expressed requests). Neighbours? Let us just sa...
The Love of God and the love of the people in my life sure brings a smile to my face, even on tough days. Thanks for this, Ma.
ReplyDeleteThanks, a zillion dearest Uncle Ogonna.
DeleteThe love of God, family and friends help us to smile brighter on somewhat dull days.