This document discusses the importance of parental guidance in adolescent dressing and developing self-esteem. It notes that parents should help children grow spiritually, psychologically, socially, educationally and in building character. Parents are encouraged to teach children about modesty and moderation in African culture when it comes to dressing, including avoiding nudity, provocative clothing, short skirts, cross-gender dressing, unnatural hair colors and styles. The document recommends open communication between parents and children and for parents to know their children's friends and influences.
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Parental guidance in adolescent dressing
1. PARENTAL GUIDANCE IN ADOLESCENT DRESSING
Dr Dorcas Krubu
Department of Library and Information Science
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
dorcas.krubu@aauekpoma.edu.ng
Adolescent Health Summit
by
Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Edo State Chapter
in collaboration with
National Association of Women Academics, Ambrose Alli University Chapter
Tuesday July 25th 2017
Parents Forum
Conference Hall, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State
2. Your calling as a Parent
A vessel for the growth, development
and evolution of humanity through
whom souls incarnate on earth to
further the cause of their existence
When fellow human beings come
through you as children, you are to
create the earthly circumstances for
them to grow in a way that is pleasing
to GOD.
3. Training and guiding our children to be true human
beings is way beyond dressing.
In the words of Oprah Winfrey, we are here to
evolve.that is we are to grow and develop along
the following lines
Spiritual
Psychological
Social
Educational
Building their personality/Character
4. One core value we must help to grow in our
our children revolves around the concept of self esteem:
Self worth
Self regard
Self acceptance
Faith in oneself
Dignity
Morale
Self-confidence
Self-assurance
5. Outward Signs of Self Esteem
Following are some outward signs of positive
self-esteem:
Self-direction
An awareness of personal strengths
An ability to solve problems
An independent attitude
Good self-care
A good sense of personal limitations and
vulnerability
The ability to say NO!
The ability to say NO TO FASHION!
6. Adolescents receive training/guidance
primarily from four sources:
Parents in early childhood this is the strongest
Teachers guide students based on their own
worldview and experience
Peers classmates, friends (familiar and
unfamiliar), neighbours, etc
Media the strongest influence from films,
video musicals, social media, celebrities
7. Guiding the adolescent dress sense
A key value that goes along with self-esteem is teaching children
about our CULTURE of modesty and moderation in dressing.
..Talking about the AFRICAN CULTURE.
Flaunting nudity is a taboo in our culture
Provocative and sensual dress sense that highlight hips and
boobs are not in our culture
Short and skimpy clothes do not belong to us
Cross gender dressing is un-Africa
Clothes should be long enough to cover your knees when seated
Sagging and wearing of artificial dreadlocks
Wearing unnatural colour of hair
Right choice of footware
Harmonious colour combination
8. How can we help our children always:
Pray for them
Communication
Be friends with your adolescent child
Know their friends
Know their world of influence
TV , Celebrities
Social media. Facebook, Instagram ..etc