Good Living

The few minutes you devote each day to self improvement goes a long way. Cultivate the habit of watching  the way you live, by controlling your thoughts. Always think positive and act positive. Don't be the slave of ignorance, fear, anxiety, petty irritations and the insignificant frictions of life, otherwise you will encourage disease, premature old age and early death. Live positively.

Courtesy implies politeness, respect or regard. At all times we must show courtesy to those older than us Showing Courtesy to Elders 1) Assisting elders in whatever they are doing that needs assistance. 2) We should not exchange derogatory  or abusive words with elders. 3) Always obey elders. 4) Stand up for elders in public places for them to sit down. Courtesy At Home 1)  Children should form the habit of greeting their parents and others that are older than them at all times. 2) They should assist in domestic work. 3) They should also learn how to behave in public from home. Courtesy at School 1)  Children should respect and obey their Teachers 2) They should never argue with their Teachers. 3) They should also be attentive and concentrate in class Courtesy in Speaking  1) Children should speak politely to those older than them. 2)They should always use words such as ''please sir/madam''. and ''thank you''. 2)Av...

In traditional African setting, a compound comprises of two or four nuclear family groups, with a head. The head mediates in conflict among members, which might not have been resolved  by individual heads of the nuclear family. Also there are heads of villages and towns. Such heads include the Oba in Yorubaland, Obi in Igboland and Emir in Hausa/Fulani land. Formerly, the heads were responsible for the collection of taxes, general administration and governance. But presently their roles are advisory.

The Father is the  head  of the family, and as a result he has several responsibilities. He  has several responsibilities. He takes care of the financial  needs of his family, such needs include feeding, clothing, shelter, payment of school fees among others. He also trains his children, encouraging them to develop good character and become responsible members of society. Children in turn, assist in the domestic work, in addition to running errands before and after school for their Fathers and Mothers. Such  include cleaning the home and washing the plates and pots.

Mother oversees the day to day activities in the home and also takes care of the welfare of the children. She prepares food, washes clothes and ensures the cleanliness and orderliness of the home. Children assist with domestic work. The Fahter, Mother and children do things in common. The family achieves the unity essential to build aq happy home through understanding and cooperation. By prayers and having devotion together, members of a family build a religious life which includes faith in God and upholding basic religious tenets.

Respect is to be humble, gentle in behaviour, to give honour to whom it is due and have regard for others. Elders Elders are people who are older in age than others, they could be relations or no relations at home or in public life. In the Nigerian context, depending on the tribal persuasion, ways of showing respect to elders differs from one tribe to the other, in some tribes the male prostrates, while the female kneels down to greet. Elders include : 1) Our parents 2)Our Brothers and Sisiters 3)Our Teachers and Superiors at work 4) Other people who are older than us. Respect For Elders 1)Greeting our Parents in the morning and at other times of the day at home and greeting our Teahcers at school. 2) Obeying our Parents, Teachers and other elders. 3)Listen to advice from elders. 4)Vacate a seat for an elder in any public place. 5)Assist elders in whatever you notice they engage in. 6)Carry out home chores, perform assigned duties at school and at work. 7)Make ...

Obedience means to do what our parents and guardians driect us to do, to follow instructions, submission to authority and to obey the rules and regulations of the school and community. When the Teacher gives instructions, it must be obeyed. Also, an individual must be attentive when teching is in progress. Children must always be obedient at home and school. We must obey our Parents, Teachers and other elderly people. Rewards 1) Obedience improves an all facets of an individual's life. 2)Everyone is happy. It prevents rancour, conflict and other difficult situations. 4)It promotes peace, unity and love.