Another Look at Effectiveness of Child Discipline

In life, there are different means of instilling a sense of moral character in a child. One of it is child discipline. A child is under tutorage of the parent and societal influence during his or her growing age. Some people see discipline as a punishment but it’s not. It is the act of trying... Read More
Another Look at Effectiveness of Child Discipline 
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Ohurikaka, a traditional Marriage Rites in Okrika

The journeys into matrimony which may be either through the traditional rites or court marriage accord a man and a woman full recognition as a couple. However, in Okrika, an ethnic group in Rivers State, Nigeria, marriage is not complete without the Ohurikaka, a highly placed marriage rite in the coastal community in Nigeria.

In Okrika, there are basically three stages of marriage (1) The Iyaa, (2) Igwa, and finally (3) Ohuru which is the Ohurikaka. If you are an intending groom, you have to

Importance of Parental Consent in Marriage

In this article, I want to discuss the importance of parental consent in marriage. Marriage is a union between two individuals. It is also the amalgamation of two families. As such... Read more
Importance of Parental Consent in Marriage
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