Support
Definition of Support
Support means family, extended family, and other caring adults are actively
involved in a child's life. Adults communicate to and around the child in a
positive way. The community and school show the child they care about him/her.
Parents are involved in the child's education.
The Elders Say...
Anishinaabeg children should spend time with elders, especially their grandparents.
“I do as much with my grandson as possible, even little things such as walks, rides, showing him bugs in the woods. Anything that is enjoyable to my grandson.”
“When I grew up I was one of ten kids… in the summer time I would be picking berries and swimming… the old men taught me how to set nets in the spring for fish, how to clean the fish, and how to cook them in the fireplace… when my grandpa would go ricing, he would take us kids along… my grandma made mats out of cedar strips, and I was told to watch her.”
Families should spend time together, and parents should organize activities for this purpose.
“Be home with your child. Always be home with your child for all those family activities, even if you are tired.”
“One thing it takes to raise a healthy child is communication, even if it is by teasing. Small chit-chat while doing joint activities is quality time. Pay attention to them, especially the young ones, take them along with you everywhere. Include them as you do your chores and make sure they have some responsibility for the chore being completed.”
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