“When I was a child, I was an ambitious student. I dreamed of becoming an electrical engineer one day. But my parents and grandparents weren’t supportive […]
The culture here among the different migrant families is warm, hospitable, and many people want a big family with lots of children. But family life is […]
Because she believed that only she could do things right, she was exhausting herself doing everything for her family. Her children weren't learning how to do things for themselves, and her husband had given up on making decisions because she always told him he was wrong.
Htun Htun Aye, 35, used to be a typical Burmese style father. "I thought my children had to be afraid of me, or they would never listen to me or respect me. I love my children, but I kept it inside. I never let my love show to them, ever."
Learning from this class I’m motivated to be a different father when I have my own children. I will compliment, encourage, and support them in learning new things and improving their skills.”