Posted on March 3, 2009 in Latest News
If you and your spouse are from two different cultures and your children finds it difficult in identifying with one particular culture, you have come to the right website.
As what is been discussed is very relevant to what your kids must be facing. Your children may be finding it very difficult to identify with one particular culture or custom because of the number of traditions and customs presented in front of him/her.
Sometimes this could be a very traumatic experience for the child, when he/she is living amongst a very demanding peer group.
Here are some tips on what you could do to help out your child.
- Explain To Your Child that they have a edge over others since they get to know a lot more about two different cultures and belief system. Secondly, tell them that since they are more tolerant and adjusting compared to other children due to their exposure to different belief systems and values. This enables them to adapt more easily to any kind of situation.
- Do not force them to identify with a particular culture give them a choice and ask them to explore through both the cultures.
- Communicate and explain to them the beauty and relevance of both these cultures and how meaningful they are. Make them understand the meaning and importance of the various customs that you follow.
- Most importantly you as a parent respect your culture. Once you as a parent respect your culture, your child will also follow your footsteps.
Keep these points in mind and explain things in a meaningful way to your child.
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