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mamaput (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #32 on: July 20, 2007, 08:26 PM »

By the way some people that are proud of their good Nigerian manners are very rude.
They cannot stick to their opinions without insulting people that are not of their opinions,
Last  weekend my Kids met me as a Body to inform me that they do not want to have anything to do with Nigerian again. because Nigerians have left a real good impression on them.
Non of my kids have  ever been molested in their lives the way they have from Nigerian men.
long live sugar daddy
omoge (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #33 on: July 20, 2007, 10:01 PM »

mamaput,

there are sugar daddys in germany?  Shocked


i think it is good to raise your kids where you are.
mamaput (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #34 on: July 20, 2007, 10:50 PM »

Do we not have them all over the world.
What do you call a man of 50 commenting on the breasrs of a 14 year old girl he saw at a birthday party of a 1 year old girl
mamaput (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #35 on: July 20, 2007, 10:52 PM »

Sugar daddys are all over the world.
We all hear of all these stinking rich old men that go out with young girls between 18-22
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #36 on: July 21, 2007, 01:21 AM »

is that all you think mamaput? that your kids are great just because they've never had any bad misconduct, according to you.
don't you realize sometimes kids just need to see and experience the world around them.
That way they can learn more deep-rooted aspects about people and culture that the media doesn't show.
MILITIA (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #37 on: July 23, 2007, 01:53 PM »

Good job Seun!!!!  I love Seun for deleting all the rubbish on this dead thread!!!!!  God bless you Seun!!!! Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin  We now know who the boss is! Ikamefa, oya oh---over to you! Tongue  You can come back now--to resume the topic!!!!!!!
Siena (m)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #38 on: July 23, 2007, 02:21 PM »

Militia, do come out with a lot of randomness, but I must admit, you also make me smile!  Smiley
davidylan (m)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #39 on: July 23, 2007, 03:18 PM »

clean slate! For once Seun i have NO complaints over your deletion.  Grin
ThiefOfHearts (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #40 on: July 23, 2007, 04:57 PM »

mo dupe pe seun ti gba mi bo

Thanks Seun. Fiinally we can get back to the topic without unnecessary garbage.
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #41 on: July 23, 2007, 06:04 PM »

it is good to note that after Seun deleted every single trash written by that neurotic animal on this thread, you can clearly see she made no worthwhile contribution whatsoever to addressing the issue.

every discussion the papoose enters her goal is to flame the thread with irrelevant sexual misconduct.
mamaput (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #42 on: July 23, 2007, 08:17 PM »

Quote from: k0be on July 21, 2007, 01:21 AM
is that all you think mamaput? that your kids are great just because they've never had any bad misconduct, according to you.
don't you realize sometimes kids just need to see and experience the world around them.
That way they can learn more deep-rooted aspects about people and culture that the media doesn't show.
Any one that has managed to raise their kids so that they have no drinking or drug issues   has done a good job.

I went to school in Nigeria too so no one can give me bobo
NigerianTeachers are Trigger power obsessed tyrants
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #43 on: July 23, 2007, 08:25 PM »

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Any one that has managed to raise their kids so that they have no drinking or drug issues   has done a good job.
yeah, in your opinion, but abstinence from drugs & drinking only tell 5% of the story.

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I went to school in Nigeria too so no one can give me bobo
NigerianTeachers are Trigger power obsessed tyrants
You are not being asked to enroll your kids in a public school of some sort.  Private schools are much better than  you give them credit for.
ikamefa (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #44 on: July 23, 2007, 08:26 PM »

Quote from: MILITIA on July 23, 2007, 01:53 PM
Good job Seun!!!!  I love Seun for deleting all the rubbish on this dead thread!!!!!  God bless you Seun!!!! Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin  We now know who the boss is! Ikamefa, oya oh---over to you! Tongue  You can come back now--to resume the topic!!!!!!!
 


Grin



i intend to raise my kids here in the US but every summer they are getting on the plane

going straight to my Village ( not even Lagos) they should see both worlds

its not all about ipods, burgers and cell phones, they need to go the farm to weed and

make ridges , swim in the village river like i did and live for months without electricity "  Grin "
mamaput (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #45 on: July 23, 2007, 08:35 PM »

And what please can they learn in a good school that they cannot learn at home.
The most important part 3 to 5 years old.
I sent my kids good mannerd to school . i did not send them to school to learn manners.
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #46 on: July 23, 2007, 08:42 PM »

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And what please can they learn in a good school that they cannot learn at home.
The most important part 3 to 5 years old.
I sent my kids good mannerd to school . i did not send them to school to learn manners.
You diverted the focus to school, it's not all about schools.
I addressed the other part of your statement earlier.  It's not just about good manners, you don't seem to get it.  How much 'good manners' are you able to teach your kids at home?  They also learn on their own, schools can help them hone their characters, influence of peers, environment, culture, and etc, also coACme into play.

My aunt doesn't let her daughter play around with kids from school, and around the neighborhood, all in the name of keeping her from turning ras like "akata" kids, she said.  That's not how you teach manners, your kids should still be able to live freely as they understand what is and what is not.
daprince
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #47 on: July 23, 2007, 08:56 PM »

K0be u seem so obsessed with raising ur kids in naija. What would be ur primary reason to send ur kids to naija if not to learn the so-called manners that u think they may not learn from growing up in the US. or Europe? I believe what mamaput is trying to let u understand is that, she's done her best raising her kids in Germany, and that they haven't turned out like most kids around her. What more should parents ask for if their kids are courteous and don't engage in stupid activities? By the way, did u grow up in naija? U've not really proved ur case against raising one's kids in the US or Europe. I've read through all of ur posts but haven't come across any concrete argument u've got to buttress ur case. Just give some strong argument and stop dancing around the issue. No insult intended K0be, just trying to understand u.

I'm for peace!
mamaput (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #48 on: July 23, 2007, 09:00 PM »

My kids play with who every they like. They know enough to know their limits on their own.
They know enough when to say no thankyou or no deal.
I do not believe in bad friends and bad influence. I believe in strong caractera.
Learn hard play hard thats my motto.
I cannot protect them from everything in This world but i have given them the basics for the road.
Its not about school only but thats were they spend most of the day.
My kids are 1/4 Nigerian , If i send zthem to Nigeria , no one will agree they are Nigerians.
kulaShaker (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #49 on: July 23, 2007, 09:10 PM »

@topic
i do not think it matter where u raise children, how a child turns out is a huge lottery in many instances, together with good parenting ,a child that is good will be good a child that is not so good will be that way no matter what. Children are just little people at the end of the day some are decent and some are utter assholes. such is life
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #50 on: July 23, 2007, 09:19 PM »

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My kids play with who every they like. They know enough to know their limits on their own.
you're just a typical parent.  i trust my children, they know their limits, i raised them right, my kids will never to that, until the day they step out of bonds then you'll say "oh I thought he knew not to do that"
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I do not believe in bad friends and bad influence. I believe in strong caractera.
there are bad friends and bad friends can impact your children negatively.  strong character, okay sure, but how do they build the character? through those they interact with, like doh!
or are you saying those bad friends are good because your kids are learning what not to do from them? in that case, i would guess it is okay for your kids to hang out with crack sellers because they're building strong character, 5oh drives by locks 'em up and drops 'em in jail, all in the name of building strong character.
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Learn hard play hard thats my motto.
hard play can lead to foul play don't you know?
look at mike vick, he learns hard on the field, but he plays hard with the dogs, I guess he saw no harm in it.
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I cannot protect them from everything in This world but i have given them the basics for the road.
if basics are all that's needed in this world 90% of people would be able to get the jobs of their dreams.
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Its not about school only but thats were they spend most of the day.
My kids are 1/4 Nigerian , If i send zthem to Nigeria , no one will agree they are Nigerians.
that's what your problem is right there, you should have said that ten-fold ago.

militia I hope you are learning a thing or two about how to refrain from being a diruent pig.
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #51 on: July 23, 2007, 09:22 PM »

I don't even think the picture lies entirely within raising a good child or not raising a good child.  I just think about my values and what I feel my children will be able to clutch from experiencing life in Nigeria.
daprince
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #52 on: July 23, 2007, 09:25 PM »

What could they learn that they wouldn't learn if they grew up with u in the US.? How old were u when u left naija?
mamaput (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #53 on: July 23, 2007, 09:27 PM »

Kobe  i do not live in a Ghetto.
We have good and bad children all over the world.
I do not say my kids are goody two shoes. Their are Mistakes  and their are mistakes
As in Forgiveable and unforgivable.
My first daughter( picture above) for example wants to become an accountant. she knows she cannot afford a record for stealing. No one will employ her. But she knows just maybe she may get away with fighting. (not hat she fights).
My kids have a long line they are not perfeckt but icannot complain
mamaput (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #54 on: July 23, 2007, 09:31 PM »

Quote from: k0be on July 23, 2007, 09:22 PM
I don't even think the picture lies entirely within raising a good child or not raising a good child. I just think about my values and what I feel my children will be able to clutch from experiencing life in Nigeria.

Same way i want to raise my kids with my vaules.
And yes i grew up in Nigeria but there is more to life for me than raising my kids the good old "so you will find good husband way"
I do think they are missing out alot,  even if its that swimming in the village river, But there is more to life than that
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #55 on: July 23, 2007, 09:33 PM »

daprince childhood in nigeria was mwahhhh
majority of kids will enjoy life in naija, in america kids live through school being usually to themselves, scared, paranoid, up-tight, afraid of bullies, etc, why? the neighborhood isn't as open as it is in nigeria, you can seldom go over to iya sikira's house to play with her children.  mommy ngozie won't have to chase you away from her child because you're black, etc,

just examples sha.  
kulaShaker (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #56 on: July 23, 2007, 09:34 PM »

kobe you talking can not survive in Naija see your mouth  Tongue
daprince
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #57 on: July 23, 2007, 09:37 PM »


Quote from: mamaput on July 23, 2007, 09:27 PM
My first daughter( picture above) for example wants to become an accountant. she knows she cannot afford a record for stealing. No one will employ her. But she knows just maybe she may get away with fighting. (not hat she fights).

Mamaput, with all due respect, I think u just missed a shot here. If people knew they would be caught, nobody woulda stolen. If ur kid want to be bad, she's going to be bad honey! Her wanting to be an accountant wouldn't stop her (at the most) from stealing or engaging in stupid activities. I want to believe that u got good kids, but don't get too comfy and all jolly jolly thinking the kids are perfect.

between, why do u have ur kid's photo on here? Just wondering plz.
mamaput (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #58 on: July 23, 2007, 09:37 PM »

Quote from: k0be on July 23, 2007, 09:33 PM
daprince childhood in nigeria was mwahhhh
majority of kids will enjoy life in naija, in america kids live through school being usually to themselves, scared, paranoid, up-tight, afraid of bullies, etc, why? the neighborhood isn't as open as it is in nigeria, you can seldom go over to iya sikira's house to play with her children.  mommy ngozie won't have to chase you away from her child because you're black, etc,

just examples sha.  


Okay i see were you are comming from.
But from what i hear its not like that anymore.We are now in the witchcraft ERA. Kids are warned not to eat in anybodies house etc etc
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #59 on: July 23, 2007, 09:37 PM »

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K0be u seem so obsessed with raising your kids in naija. What would be your primary reason to send your kids to naija if not to learn the so-called manners that u think they may not learn from growing up in the US. or Europe? I believe what mamaput is trying to let u understand is that, she's done her best raising her kids in Germany, and that they haven't turned out like most kids around her. What more should parents ask for if their kids are courteous and don't engage in stupid activities? By the way, did u grow up in naija? You've not really proved your case against raising one's kids in the US or Europe. I've read through all of your posts but haven't come across any concrete argument u've got to buttress your case. Just give some strong argument and stop dancing around the issue. No insult intended K0be, just trying to understand u.
it's not an obsession, and it's not just about good manners.  i have addressed your question.  values i tell you, values  Grin.

since you've misunderstood the purpose of this thread, it is not about swaying others to raise their kids in nigeria, it is a simple question, where would you raise your kids and why.  when i started the topic it was and still is all in favor of option, opinion, and welcomed discussion, not cut-throat neck tight force.
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #60 on: July 23, 2007, 09:37 PM »

is that your daughter mamaput, she's adorable.
kulaShaker (f)
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #61 on: July 23, 2007, 09:39 PM »

hands off perv
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #62 on: July 23, 2007, 09:42 PM »

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My first daughter( picture above) for example wants to become an accountant. she knows she cannot afford a record for stealing. No one will employ her. But she knows just maybe she may get away with fighting. (not hat she fights).
My kids have a long line they are not perfeckt but icannot complain
this doesn't do enough to help me comprehend your reasoning even.  since your child wants to be an account she shouldn't steall, but it's likely she'll get away with fighting if she happens to get in a fight.
i don't think you should make some things more important than the others for scenarios like that. what's good's good what's bad's bad.
k0be
Re: Raising Children: Abroad Or Overseas
« #63 on: July 23, 2007, 09:42 PM »

lol kulashaker pahleaaaaaze, ah dey beg oh.
you better do the same too, because i know your mouth don begin water.
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