Aŋayuqaaġiich Savaaksraŋich
y y Teach children plant names (edible or non-edible) and how to
use and preserve them.
y y Follow through with discipline. Parents and community members
work together to discipline children.
y y Teach children to share food.
y y Teach respect for others’ property and the dangers of vandalism.
y y Make youth understand consequences of what will happen if
they don’t listen and learn.
Aŋayuqaaġiich Savaaksraŋich
y y Organize and help out in women or men’s club.
y y Teach the proper use and management of money.
y y Elders should not interfere when upset parents correct children.
The proper parent behavior can then be taught after the parents
have calmed down.
y y Get straight to the point when talking with your children but be
tactful when necessary.
y y Get involved in the activities your children are participating in.
y y Advise children that no matter what the problem is there is a
solution. Ask Elders or read the Bible.
y y Elder women must pass on the women’s role in the family.
y y Elders promote and encourage family time through family dinners
and family gatherings to teach obedience, listening, and family
roles.
y y Adults should be good role models for children.
y y Tell your children who is the head of household and who is next
in line so there will be no confusion if someone is gone.
y y Encourage aunts and uncles to carry out their traditional role of
teaching children.
y y Teach children to deal with their sexuality and their roles and
responsibility as parents.
y y Teach children and grandchildren survival skills.
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