The African Parent Gene!

(Image courtesy Enzo's dp)

In recent times, I've come to realize that those born in the 80s had similar experiences growing up. It’s amazing how very similar standards were adopted in various homes even without the paths of our parents ever crossing, not even till date. Guess it’s safe to call it the African Gene!

I’ve come up with a shortlist, it’s not exhaustive but feel free to add the other common traits of the African parent.

While growing up;

·         When a visitor gives you money, you give it to mummy to keep; when you ask her later, she reminds you your last breakfast was bought with money;

·         You had a chest of drawers and each child had a drawer to themselves, while your Church clothes and party clothes were kept in mummy’s room;

·         While playing on the street with your neighbours, you see your mummy’s car approach and flee to your house like you just saw a ghost; the fear of the African Mother!

·         You get your piece of meat at the end of the meal;

·         As a girl you had a pink, red, blue or black party bag which had colour pencils or a colour book or a mirror which you could never detach;

·         When you lit a match, you had to keep the stick so you could you use it to light the next burner;

·         You were made to cook beans or boil water on the stove not on the gas cooker;

·         You could not turn on the generator till it was at least 7 pm even on a weekend.


 That's all I remember for now...but I know there was a whole lot more, so do share...xx

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