Childhood games – Wandering Goddess

In my Kilimanjaro home, the village of Shimbwe on the slopes of the mountain, I’m constantly amazed, amused and touched by the children’s creativity. After school, and after finishing their chores around the house, they gather together to play.

More than anything else, African parents let their children be…
No mother would even think to consider herself responsible for her child’s free time. And in the same way, kids don’t complain to their parents that they are bored!

In the safety of the community they explore, invent and create through play and adventure.

This is not to say parents don’t spend time teaching their children skills, values and the tribal history.
They most definitely do.
I talk a lot about this in my online sessions. Click to find out more.
But it really does take a village to raise a child, and nature is part of the community providing plenty of opportunities for free and creative play time.