Family & Children

Family & Birthing

Family.Family denotes a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity or co-residence. Although the concept of consanguinity originally referred to relations by "blood," some anthropologists[who?] have argued that one must understand the idea of "blood" metaphorically, and that many societies understand 'family' through other concepts rather than through genetic distance.

It has been argued by many sociologists,[who?] anthropologists,[who?] philosophers[who?] and psychoanalysts[who?] that the main function of the family is to perpetuate society.[citation needed] Either socially, with the "social production of children", or biologically, or both. Thus, one's experience of one's family shifts over time. From the perspective of children, the family is a family of orientation: the family serves to locate children socially, and plays a major role in their enculturation and socialization. From the point of view of the parent(s), the family is a family of procreation the goal of which is to produce and enculturate and socialize children. However, producing children is not the only function of the family; in societies with a sexual division of labor, marriage, and the resulting relationship between two people, is necessary for the formation of an economically productive household.
Source: Wikipedia
Photo: Floating Babies

Family & Birthing Resources:
Birth Into Being
[SUGGEST FAMILY RESOURCES IN DISCUSSION FORUM]

Project & Business Development:
Natural Birthing Coaches & Mentorship Program
[SUGGEST PROJECT OR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DISCUSSION AREA]

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Children

A child (plural: children) is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty. The legal definition of "child" generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority. "Child" may also describe a relationship with a parent or authority figure, or signify group membership in a clan, tribe, or religion; it can also signify being strongly affected by a specific time, place, or circumstance, as in "a child of nature" or "a child of the Sixties
Source: Wikipedia
Photo: Children of Tanzania

Resources for Children:
Music for Little People
New Games
[SUGGEST RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN IN DISCUSSION FORUM]

Project & Business Development:
Coaching & Mentorship Program
Private Educational Consortium of Coaches & Mentors
[SUGGEST PROJECT OR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DISCUSSION AREA]

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Teens & Adolescence

Adolescence (lat adolescere, (to) grow) is a transitional stage of physical and mental human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood. This transition involves biological (i.e. pubertal), social, and psychological changes, though the biological or physiological ones are the easiest to measure objectively. Historically, puberty has been heavily associated with teenagers and the onset of adolescent development. In recent years, however, the start of puberty has seen an increase in preadolescence (particularly females) and extension beyond the teenage years (typically males), making adolescence less simple to discern.

The end of adolescence and the beginning of adulthood varies by country as well as by function, as even within a single country there will be different ages at which an individual is considered mature enough to be entrusted with particular tasks, such as driving a vehicle, having sexual relations, serving in the armed forces, voting, or marrying. Also, adolescence is usually accompanied by an increased independence allowed by the parents or legal guardians and less supervision, contrary to the preadolescence stage.
Source:Wikipedia
Photo: Aaron with Saydah

Resources for Teens & Adolescents:
Global Youth Action Forum
Indigo Children & Club (Film)
Taking IT Global
[SUGGEST RESOURCES for ADOLESCENTS & TEENS IN DISCUSSION FORUM]

Project & Business Development:
Apprenticeship Program
Coaching & Mentorship Program
Private Educational Consortium of Coaches & Mentors
[SUGGEST PROJECT OR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DISCUSSION AREA]

Mission Statement:

Is the foundation for raising a whole child into a whole man or woman. Our families although torn and tattered are still with us today, and as important as ever.

Rebuild the family and the society follows. Teach morality,justice, and the foundation of conscience in the family and the society prospers.

Children are our arrows to the future, our promises and prayers. All children are born sovereign and born free. They have their own minds and souls. Precious children deserve love, honor and kindness as they will carry us to unknown worlds, places we can never go.

Serve and protect the children of each generation or humanity is truly lost. Our efforts here will multiply a thousand-fold in a better worlds to be. Love all the children, not just your own.

Topical Index & Tags - Family

• Adoption
• Alternative and Resources
• Birthing
• Children
• Conflict Resolution
• Death
• Elders
• Fathers
• Healing and Therapy
• Mothers
• Teens. Adolescence and Youth
• Values

Topical Index & Tags - Children & Teens

• Alternative Schools
• Art for Children
• Charter Schools
• Children's Organizations
• Education
• Games and Play
• Home Schooling
• Music for Children
• Parenting
• Recreation, Sports and Fun
• Teens, Adolescence and Youth

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