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Culture is used to shield toxic parents

Culture is used to shield toxic parents

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Thu, Feb 26 (in 2 days)
10:00 PM
30 mins

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We all know the respect your elders rule by heart, but when does culture stop and toxicity start? Let's talk about the things we usually only whisper about in the group chat. Is it actual tradition or just a convenient excuse for bad behavior?

Discussion Agenda (4 items)

Total: 30 min

Welcome and childhood confessions

5 min

Introduce yourself and share the most African reason you ever got in trouble as a kid.

The Respect Boundary

10 min

We are drawing the line between traditional discipline and actual trauma. Where does honor end and abuse begin?

Rapid Fire Scenarios

10 min

Quick takes on the classic phrases like I am not your mate or I did it for your own good. Are they valid or just manipulation?

The Healing Verdict

5 min

Will you parent differently one day or is the African way too deep in your DNA to change?

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