Abstract
Family narratives and reminisces can be effectively used by parents as a tool to help children develop self-concept. Family narratives are the way through which children and adolescents connect across generations to create self- identity. By anchoring oneself in family history, one develops a sense of place and security that may facilitate self-confidence and self-competence. In the modern world where nuclear family is the norm, parents need to ensure that family narratives are used effectively in helping children navigate through challenges of life. Parents and grandparents have to pay careful attention to family history and narratives; and put in efforts in developing strong family narratives to be shared with children. Also, parents need to be careful while sharing those reminisces and narratives by avoiding individual comparison of their children with others in the past. Celebrating certain occasions as a day for showing gratitude towards grandparents and older generations can also generate curiosity and interest among children about family narratives. The current study looks into family narratives practices, challenges and how parents can develop strong family narratives to be shared with their children.
Highlights
Narratives and reminisces can be effectively used by parents as a tool to help children develop self-concept
The current study argues for (A) why it is important for families to create strong family narratives to be shared with children? (B) How nuclear family system has influenced the sharing and communication of family narratives? (C) How strong family narratives can be used as an effective tool of parenting? (D) How parents can create strong family narratives to be shared with their children? The word “Family Narrative” and “Family Story” have been used interchangeably in this paper; and convey the same meaning
Narratives are the way through which children and adolescents connect across generations to create self- identity
Summary
Narratives and reminisces can be effectively used by parents as a tool to help children develop self-concept. It consists of family history, traditions and reminisces of past generations and current members. Stories such as mentioned above when told and retold become a part of family narratives and play an important role in shaping personality and self of family members (Stone, 1988).
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