Wife of Anambra state governor Mrs Nonye Soludo, has harped on the importance of reviving old family traditions that had great impact on children
The governor’s wife, who was speaking in Awka at a women gathering explained that it falls into the domain of parens to alter certain family cultures that do not have meaningful effect on the home, especially on the children.
Nonye Soludo, pointed out that common family values like dinning together during dinners, praying together in the morning, checking up on the children periodically, telling them stories and answering their questions about life’s realities and the environment around them, teaching them to value hard work and honesty, all seem to be waning thereby creating deep social and moral vacuum in the present society.
Furthermore, She highlighted other family cultures like spending holidays and special occasions together, visiting the less privileged, sharing work schedules and telling stories together, and emphasized the need for their revival as a way to restore social re-orientation.
Moreover She said, that the erosion of these values and traditions have forced so many children to depend on their peers and other external influences for guidance, which often turn out very misleading.
While, stating that parenthood is a sacred responsibility, Mrs Soludo urged parents and guardians to understand that raising a child is an intentional process that should be pursued without distractions.
She also speak, again about the need for parents to make their children their best friends, as well as opening up their hearts to listen, counsel, and direct the children at all times, without excuses.
Mrs Soludo also noted, that traditional family values should not be seen as outdated and impracticable, explaining that sacrificing discipline and education for the love of a child is usually counter production.
Nonye Soludo Urges Parents To Lead In Revival Of Dying Family Values And Traditions
