Monday, January 14, 2013

Kanaka Thinking: Parental Support

Hele aku la a ahu, ho'i mai no e omo i ka waiu o ka makua.  Pukui 730
He goes away and, gaining nothing by it, returns to nurse at his mother's breast.

Said of a grown son or daughter who, after going away, returns home for support.

It is always sad to see our children leave the nest.  It is always a joy to have them back at home.  The key to raising independent children is to allow them to leave home, explore, knowing that there is a temporary refuge at home.

No comments:

Post a Comment