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Raising Samoan Kids Outside Samoa: What Matters Most
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This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Raising Samoan children outside of Samoa can feel heavy. There is love, pride, and deep responsibility—but also pressure. Pressure to teach everything. Pressure to “do culture right.” Pressure to make sure our children don’t lose who they are. Many parents quietly worry:What if I don’t know enough?What if my Samoan isn’t strong?What if my child grows up feeling disconnected? Here’s the truth that many of us need to hear more often:Culture is not about knowing everything. Culture is...