KENYA RE GARDEN ESTATE PARENTING BREAKFAST FEEDBACK

HOSTED BY: ICC CARE GROUP DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD 2013 SPONSORS: Childline Kenya, Plan International, Mothers lunchbox Additional Comments from Parents These fall into 3 categories,

things we can, will and intend to do individually as parents

trainings we would like to see done

suggestions for the future

Things we can do individually

Treat every child like my/our own Ensure good relations with our children; communicate at their level Watch over and guide all children while playing within the estate Drive as slowly as possible within the estate Keenly observe children at play in the estate Advice and watch the children and the games they play, and correct where

necessary Insist on ‘keeping discipline’ amongst my/our children and also those in the

estate on the spot Engage children in constructive activities Promote use of the magic words ‘please’, ’thank you’… among children Monitor media exposure In cases of child to child conflict, visit the other parent and together engage the

children to encourage resolution and understanding Strive to know who ‘MY’ children’s friends are and make an attempt to

introduce myself to their parents

Training suggestions

Train the caregivers or domestic workers on child protection issues Train the child (specific to age) on sexual education Conduct more parenting seminars on child rearing and parent support; monthly

or quarterly Train the children on how to keep safe, identify what to do if abused and how to

protect themselves and others.

Other suggestions

Fathers to meet with other fathers to deliberate on issues affecting children in

the estate Create safe play zones for children within Kenya-Re estate Form a voluntary parenting support group Pass information online Get parents to open up and discuss issues as they come up and not point fingers Engage children in constructive activities communally