#1stgeneration

The Audi TT, launched in 1998, is often credited with revolutionizing the automotive design world. Its sleek, curvy lines and sporty stance captured the hearts of car enthusiasts worldwide, making it an instant icon. The first generation TT, also known as the Mk1, was a groundbreaking model that set the tone for future generations. In this article, we’ll delve into the history, technical…

I chose the "Stitch" [Experiment 626] case for my iPad (10th Generation), a screen protector installed and added my Apple✏️ in the pencil holder - I have been a Stitch fan since I was 11 years old when I got the Lilo & Stitch movie (VHS) for my Christmas gift. 💙🩵🍦🚀🐶🐾

📸: TAKEN: DECEMBER 25, 2023

📌: POST: JUNE 24, 2024

My iPad (10th Generation) with Apple Pencil (1st Gen), (Rocky Blue) Case, Stitch [Experiment 626] 🐾 Case, and ESR [2 Pack] Tempered Glass Screen Protector 🍎📱✏️👍🏽😇

📸: TAKEN: DECEMBER 25, 2023

📌: POST: JUNE 24, 2024

It takes a village…

The proverb "It takes a village to raise a child" encapsulates the communal responsibility inherent in child-rearing within African cultures. This age-old wisdom underscores the collective effort required to nurture and guide the younger generation. Beyond immediate family, the entire community contributes to a child's upbringing, imparting values, wisdom, and a sense of belonging.

Stephanie Cox, Mental health Counselor specializing with children, families and adults surmizes in an article in Psychology today, child development in America is individualistic when families are small and spread out, while large families are more likely to have social cushions due to extended family members such as cousins

Extended family members, neighbors, church members, teachers, and community leaders all play vital roles, creating a supportive network. This communal approach not only shares the burden of child-rearing but also fosters a sense of unity, reinforcing cultural bonds.

Mental health

First-generation Africans navigate a complex intersection of mental health and cultural identity within their communities. Traditional values often emphasize resilience, but discussions around mental well-being remain stigmatized, often replaced by religious solutions. Going to church and praying about issues that arise mentally can often lead to distrust in parental figues.

In a study conduted by Ifeoma P. Okafor, Damilola V. Oyewale, Chidumga Ohazurike, and Adedoyin O. Ogunyemi on perceptions of mental health and illness amongst rural-dwelling women in western Nigeria, they stated that mental health problems are synonymous to ancestral influence or bewitchment, and that traditional healers are the source of a cure.

Creativity

For Immigrants, Nigeria's education system, like many others, tends to be structured. This focus can sometimes limit the space for fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Joshua states:

“My father was not well off when he immigrated to North Jersey. He was in the trenches. He had to work and work and I’m thankful that he now makes six figures. He means the best in education and he does not see art as something that supports me. On the other hand, if you just go to school for four years and just get your degree, you wasted it”

Finding that balance of expressing one’s self while still living up to the expectations of immigrant parents is a delicate balance that changes with each individual.

Masha Berrion with her kids, Conor & Roseanna.