6/8/2016
I learned that the child-rearing practice in this culture is
somewhat difficult. The Native American didn’t
have the capabilities to bond and manage stressful situations. The culture does provide the children
education that incorporates the Cherokee language and English. The children are raised to understand the
values of the culture.
The elders are the individuals with the highest respect and
authority in the culture. The elders are
the ones who educate the younger generation on the knowledge of the culture.
The elders are the individual with the most wisdom on the Native American
values and beliefs.
I was able to observe a young dad bringing in his son for an
appointment. The dad stated that his son’s mother was home with the other child. The dad was very attentive to his young son
and was very expressive of his concerns with the child. Another type was an elderly woman who came in
with a friend for support. The elder woman expressed how she’d been caring for
her grandson and that he kept her very busy.
The family structure I observed are similar to many other families. More often are the grandparents are caring
for their grandchildren. This may occur
if the parents are involved in dangerous lifestyles or they’re not willing to
care for their children.
The support system in the community is very different from
what I’m familiar with. The families of
the community value family. The members
of the Tribe ensure that the Native American are financially equip to care for
living expenses. My group was informed
that the healthcare services that the community members receives is free,
subsidize housing, and stipends.
Hi Shawanda!
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned that "The Native American didn’t have the capabilities to bond and manage stressful situations". What did you learn that supports this? Is it true for all families?
Shawanda, I'm glad you shared the information about child rearing practices. I learned that the children would take after there mothers clan and then would not be allowed to marry within their clan because it would be considered their blood. I also agree that the support system is very different. I am used to just going to my family and friends for support and not the elders of my community.
ReplyDeleteI love how you talking about the Cherokee culture, who is most respected in the culture, and how family is the center focus. I like how the Cherokee don't want their heritage to die out and have made it so that there is a school for the children to attend that teaches them their history in their words and also their language. I think it is so cool to be multilingual especially in today's day in age but also so the elders have a comfort of some sort knowing that these children hold the future. I also like how the elders are greatly respected in their community. That's how I was raised was to respect your elders and usually if there was a major issue growing up, grandparents did get involved to help with the situation, so I can kind of relate.
ReplyDeleteKatherine,
DeleteI can also relate to the respect the elders as this is how I was raised. We were made to go visit shut ins and nursing homes, even when I thought it smelled bad and didn't want to go. My parents demonstrated respect in this way and I try to put this on my children as well but time will tell if they learn. Our culture is so much future oriented, fast paced and dare I say "self serving". There is much to learn from history, a slower pace and what an older person thinks about things.