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Parental guidance in adolescent dressing

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Dorcas Krubu
Dorcas Krubu

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 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
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.
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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  • 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