Nurah Speaks

A parent striving to ingrain character, family values, morality and justice in children have a hard job in modern America as cultural norms ebb and flow.  In media, legislation and even education, the parental role is being minimized, challenged and threatened.   Active parenting is needed more now than ever.  That would include having our children in a community with likeminded individuals.  That could be a church or religious community, a friend community, an ethnic or cultural association, etc wherein your children are exposed to others who share your values.  We should also be constantly talking and listening to our children.  Explain what is happening in the world around them, how it impacts them and what your opinions are.  Ask them questions and listen to their perspectives, challenge them, encourage them to be critically aware.  Lastly, gain their trust by showing how much we value their insights and how important they are to the family and community and demonstrate this to them.  If you enjoy Nurah S