1) play under the rain:
I have always wanted to play under the rain as a kid, the area we stayed while I was growing up it is like a traditional activity for kids to always come out and play under rain once it starts raining, but my parents I know will not allow it, to them it is a taboo. I could still remember my mum saying “ no child of mine should be found playing in the rain. Never. So all we do is to be a spectator to kids playing under the rain because according to my mum it makes children sick and she will not run a helter skelter for any of her children. It took a long time after I grew up to realize that I fall seriously sick whenever I go under the rain.
2) playing in the street with other kids:
My parents were always against us playing outside with other kids (especially my Dad) according to him “ he does not want his kids to inculcate bad morals” so for a long time I had no friends.
3) having crowd as friends :
Trust African parents with asking “ why can't those your friends you go to visit not come and visit you” but when they finally come over after a few hours you will hear “ don't they help their parents at home, they should go home na”. Parents what do you want from us 🤧🤧
Then let's go to the things I always wanted as a kid while growing up in a Nigerian home. I remember I wrote about how I got a teddy from my uncle even though they ( my parents) were vehemently against it but being that he is a relative and a close one at that they allowed us to accept the gift .
Things I wanted as a kid growing up.
1) Friends:
I always wanted friends I could go to their place from school or during the weekend but no my parents won't let me or my siblings go out, it was as if we were in isolation. I hear of how friends hang out together by the weekend but mine, I'm always hanging out with my siblings who are…🤧🤧 and I think that has affected a lot because nowadays I only have one friend who does not seem like my friend and going out is like an impossible job for me.
2) Toys:
My parents never allowed toys in our house, on no account should toys be in the house.
MORAL LESSON
Teach your kids the way to go but don't give them rules that may affect their life ( social life) in the future. It goes both ways both negative and positive.
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My mom was also strict with those rules. I’m beginning to think it’s an Igbo thing because Igbo peers I’ve met have complained of the same thing. No playing in the rain. No talking to neighbours especially those kids that walk around with pant. No toys. Almost zero social life. But that’s the thing … it could be other things
My dear you are on point, I don't know what our parents see in them
I had friends growing up but my parents never got me toys but would allow you bring in some that look nice and is accepted by them..
Awwww 🥰 enjoyment for you