{"id":185000000235,"date":"2020-05-28T16:08:13","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T16:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/prosper\/?p=185000000235"},"modified":"2020-05-28T16:08:13","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T16:08:13","slug":"7-ways-to-teach-your-kids-their-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/prosper\/2020\/05\/28\/7-ways-to-teach-your-kids-their-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"7 WAYS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS THEIR HERITAGE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Researchers at Emory University discovered that kids are emotionally healthier and have a better sense of self if they\u2019ve been taught about their relatives and their family history. \u201cFamily stories provide a sense of identity through time, and help children understand who they are in the world,\u201d researchers reported in their paper titled \u201cDo You Know? The power of family history in adolescent identity and well-being.<\/p>\n

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Here are some ways to teach your children about their own heritage.<\/p>\n

Start with the Earlier Generations<\/strong>
\nGrandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, and uncles who are originally from other parts of the world can offer a wealth of information about their native country. Suggest that your children interview these relatives, asking questions about where they grew up, the types of foods they ate, traditions they practiced, games they played, and the holidays they celebrated. Discuss which of these traditions your family might be able to carry on such as celebrating a national holiday.<\/p>\n

Learn with Food
\n<\/strong>There are often specific types of foods associated with individual countries. An enjoyable way to learn about a country is to indulge in its most popular dishes. Teach your kids a favorite family recipe and you\u2019ll make memories that could last a lifetime. As your kids help prepare and enjoy the food, provide some history on the origin of the meal.<\/p>\n

Virtual Visits to Museum Exhibits
\n<\/strong>Many museums will feature cultural exhibits throughout the year to learn about another country\u2019s culture.\u00a0https:\/\/www.top10.com\/virtual-museum-tours<\/a><\/p>\n

Incorporate Traditions
\n<\/strong>Whether you have first-hand information about your family\u2019s cultural heritage or must go back to former generations, you can still incorporate some popular traditions for your family today. Research your family\u2019s cultural roots and discover what practices might fit with your family\u2019s lifestyle. It could be celebrating the country\u2019s most popular holiday or incorporating customs into holidays that you already celebrate. Or choose one day to immerse your family into your chosen culture, serving the appropriate meals, speaking in that language (if appropriate and possible), or watching movies from that country.<\/p>\n

Educate with Books and Movies
\n<\/strong>Many books are available to teach kids about other countries. Read to your younger kids from books with characters from the country of your family\u2019s heritage and encourage your teenagers to choose books that describe the country\u2019s culture and history. Have a family movie night featuring a movie that takes place in that country, and then discuss the differences and similarities when compared to your hometown.<\/p>\n

Learn the Language
\n<\/strong>Parents who have emigrated from other countries are likely already teaching their kids their native language. But kids in later generations may not learn the language of their relatives. And that could be a loss, as there are many benefits of learning other languages. If you have nearby relatives in your family who speak another language, take advantage of their linguistic skills.<\/p>\n

Explore Your Family Tree
\n<\/strong>Not sure what your family\u2019s origins are? Visit websites to discover your own family tree. Even if you must go back many generations to learn what countries your family came from before arriving in the United States, it will be fun and educational to learn the cultures and histories of those nations.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for more inspiration to dig into your family\u2019s heritage, you might tune into PBS\u2019 episodes of Finding Your Roots, in which Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps celebrities and others discover their hidden family histories.<\/p>\n

Learning about their family\u2019s heritage can provide kids with an important connection to their own identities and open up a new world into other cultures and traditions. Don\u2019t let your family\u2019s heritage slip away without teaching it to your children.<\/p>\n

Source: by\u00a0Elizabeth Street \u2013 Learning Lift Off<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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