1. Parenting Techniques in Things Fall Apart and Beloved Victoria Jackson

3. Forms of parenting Authoritarian-Permissive- Authoritative-Uninvolved-

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6. Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart “Okonkwo’s first son, Nwoye, was then twelve years old but was already causing his father great anxiety for his laziness. At any rate, that was how it looked to his father, and he sought to correct him by constant nagging and beating.” pg. 13 “Okonkwo did not have the start in his life which many young men usually had. He did not inherit a barn from his father. There was no barn to inherit.” pg. 16 “That boy calls you father. Do not bear a hand in his death.” pg. 57 “Okonkwo did not taste any food for two days after the death of Ikemefuna.” pg. 63

7. Sethe in Beloved

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9. Most Common Form of Parenting in African Culture “Only speak when spoken to” VS. Open about child’s feelings

10. Most Effective Form of Parenting Authoritative- ● Creative ● Motivated ● Social Skills ● Connection to peers ● Self-reliant ● Self-confident

11. Works Cited https://www.shmoop.com/things-fall-apart/family-quotes-6.html https://www.africa.com/parenting-styles-in-africa-which-is-most-conductive-to- happiness-in-children/ https://www.developmentalscience.com/blog/2015/6/28/the-only-parenting- model-you-need