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Positive Values
Definition of Positive Values
Positive values means that the child shows concern for the wellbeing of others.
Kids understand how they are connected to the plants, animals, and human beings
around them and the impacts their actions have on the world around them. Children
exhibit traditional traits of honesty, integrity, humility, humor, responsibility,
respect, kindness, and love.
The Elders Say...
Children should be grounded in their community and in Anishinaabe cultural values.
“The traditional religion gives children security and a sense of belonging in the community, a sense of having a community that will accept them.”
Anishinaabeg children should be given an Indian name, and should be taught about the clans.
“Dreams can’t be fulfilled until you know who you are and why you are here. The clans offer these teachings.”
“Make sure to use your Indian name and clan to be recognized.”
Parents should model a healthy lifestyle for their children.
“Kids copy parents, so if you have bad or unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, drinking, and using drugs, they will see that.”
“One of the most important things parents can do for their kids is to keep them chemically free. You must be a role model, and be chemically free yourself to be effective and believable. You have to walk the walk.”
Model humility, sharing, respect for elders, and humor so kids can learn them.
“Show kids how to take care of others first, then themselves. They should know how to forgive even when it’s hard and they should not talk down to people. Talk about healing in a good way, that is an important teaching.”
“Humor is a main connecting fiber that helps us defuse personal stuff, it is a good survival mechanism. Humor helps us connect and show affection.”
“Humor and optimism can turn children into becoming healthy adults .”
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