Traditional Parental Skills
We would all like to be "perfect parents". This is impossible as we learn by experience. Have you heard of the "Good Enough Parent"? If you think that good enough is not enough, you will have to debate this with yourself and your partner. A good enough parent is just what your children need. Parents need to do their best in the circumstances that they happen to be experiencing at that time.
There is no judgement to be put on a parenting style, but there is one on the children's well being and happiness.
There are many different activities that can help you attain the parenting skills you aim for, or simply give you ideas and solutions to problems you encounter.
Some are described below.
Eeyou Istchee Parenting Programs and Activities
A Dad's Traditional Role
In traditional Cree teachings, a child's spirit chooses both parents. It means that, even though someone is not the biological father to his child, the child's spirit decides who will be their dad. That creates a responsibility and an opportunity to develop a relationship and positively influence the child's life.
See the videos below for more information.
