Now we can all agree that Nigerian parents are dramatic and we all grew up in the same homes, even if we were raised in separate apartments.
While having conversations with them might be fun because of their unique sense of humor, navigating sensitive conversations with them will never be a walk in the park. It always comes loaded with a lot of drama; exaggerated reactions, witty comebacks and the most savage responses, and if not properly managed, it might not end well, if you know what I mean.
We’ll be exploring a few of those controversial topics that will never not be hard to discuss with Nigerian parents. Grab your popcorn and enjoy!
Career choices
Imagine going to your mum or dad who have no military experience and telling them you want to become a soldier. Just get ready for premium bashing with punchlines like, “After all I’ve done for you,” or “do you want to disgrace me?”
Parents in Nigeria are very particular about their children’s career choice; they believe there’s only one path to greatness and it begins with obtaining a bachelor’s degree, usually followed by a white-collar job with some promise of a wonderful career ahead of you.
Meanwhile, all you probably wish you could be is a rapper and travel the whole world on music tours. If you’ve made up your mind that this is the path you want to pursue and you’re ready for the drama that will come with it, then, you need to have a conversation with your parents.
I remember Davido’s story and how his father arrested him because he wanted to do music…lol
Disclaimer: The first time you want to bring up the subject, try not to sit too close to them because heads might roll…
The truth is they want the best for you but they might have limited knowledge on the benefits of giving you the liberty to pursue your dreams and abilities.
Relationship and Marriage
The choice of whom to date or marry will forever be a sensitive subject to discuss with Nigerian parents. You can tell by the way they usually begin with prayers that almost sound like curses. I’m not sure I know why but this conversation can move from zero to hundred in a matter of seconds.
According to the general handbook our parents operate from, the statutory time for this particular conversation is the wee hours of the morning, when the sleep is just making sense or after a great family hangout or after you’ve made the mistake of attending a wedding owambe with them and you visibly had fun (oops, now you’re in trouble!).
Once they begin this conversation, it might help if you keep your opinions to yourself, especially if they’re contradictory, or else, the mothers would say you have killed them when you say you aren’t ready to get married at a certain age, especially when they think you have enough resources to get married.
This is one conversation you have to handle with all the maturity you can muster, else you might just end up being disinherited or having to involve the entire extended family because Nigerian parents can be so dramatic.
Parenting styles
Nigerian parents will never take the backseat when it comes to conversations around parenting your own children.
Telling your parents (or parents-in-law) that the doctor says your infant isn’t supposed to take any external fluid (like water and traditional herbs) except breast milk for a whole six months because of a “concept” called exclusive breastfeeding, or that the child should be strapped instead of sitting pretty on your back might just be your way of starting a cold war.
They would say you’ve insulted them and insinuated that they don’t know how to care for infants, as if they didn’t raise you the same way but now you think you know better because a doctor (that’s not even had a baby) said so.
To think we had a lot of tough love and “discipline” from our parents for the slightest mistakes we made while growing up. These same parents now become softies and help their grandchildren get away with breaking every parenting rule you put in place, entertaining all their whims and caprices.
Sex
Uhm hmm…I had to clear my throat before touching the elephant in the room. When it comes to awkward conversations you might not enjoy having with Nigerian parents, this one tops the charts. How do you even begin a conversation about sex with your Nigerian parents, like how?
I heard this kind of conversation mostly begins with an innocent question about what you heard, read or saw somewhere. You will immediately know you’ve crossed a line by the reaction of your Nigerian parents.
It is always epic; from shock that you are aware of such things, to accusations to confirm that you don’t indulge in such, and finally the advice but all of these tactics might have thrown you off balance, making you feel like a bad person for seeking clarity.
It’s called reverse psychology and every one of them knows how to play the game. Truth is they’re mostly shocked and don’t know how to navigate the conversation but instead of letting their vulnerability show (because they’re Nigerian parents and Nigerian parents do not show weakness), they act all tough and resort to reverse psychology.
Disclaimer – If you can’t avoid this conversation altogether, just be mindful of what you say because whatever you say might be used against you in the subsequent cases you’ll have with them.
Tattoos and Body Piercings
“I said it, you’ve finally joined bad gang!” “Is this how you want to pay me back?… Not in this house/under my roof!”
These are some of the things you’ll hear as your Nigerian parents’ first line of response, if you told them you wanted to get a tat or body piercing. My mum would outrightly switch to prayers and start rebuking the evil spirit that has possessed her child because in the opinion of the average Nigerian parent, only evil people pierce their bodies and have tattoos.
However, some people have braved the odds by going ahead to get the piercing/tattoo and allowing their parents to see it so they can have a chat about it. Well, for this kind of conversation, I have no experience because I haven’t had the spunk to try such …..lol
If you’re currently in this situation, I wish you all the best!
Have you had any experience discussing some of these topics with your parents? How did they react? Join the Fusion community and tell us all about it. Let’s keep the conversation going!
5,869 Responses
FYI, a detailed overview on cross-border shipping rules. The author describes quality control for generics. Link: п»їUpstate Medical.
Stop overpaying and save big on pills, I recommend reading this report. The site explains prices for generics. Best prices at this link: п»їmexican pharmacy near me.
п»їLately, I discovered a helpful page about ordering meds from India. The site discusses how to save money for generic meds. For those interested in Trusted Indian sources, check this out: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# top 10 pharmacies in india. Good info.
п»їJust now, I stumbled upon a helpful guide about buying affordable antibiotics. It covers how to save money for ED medication. If anyone wants cheaper alternatives, visit this link: п»їuseful link. Good info.
FYI, an official analysis on FDA equivalent standards. It breaks down quality control for antibiotics. Full info: п»їhttps://polkcity.us.com/# mexico medicine.
п»їActually, I stumbled upon a useful report regarding buying affordable antibiotics. It explains how to save money when buying antibiotics. If you are looking for reliable shipping to USA, read this: п»їOnline medicine home delivery. Cheers.
For those looking to save money on prescriptions, I recommend checking this report. The site explains prices for generics. Discounted options found here: п»їfarmacia pharmacy mexico.
п»їActually, I stumbled upon a great guide regarding cheap Indian generics. The site discusses the manufacturing standards for ED medication. If you are looking for Trusted Indian sources, go here: п»їkisawyer.us.com. Cheers.
FYI, a detailed guide on FDA equivalent standards. The author describes how to avoid scams for ED meds. You can read it here: п»їtijuana pharmacy online.
п»їJust now, I stumbled upon a useful article regarding ordering meds from India. The site discusses how to save money for ED medication. If you are looking for cheaper alternatives, go here: п»їindian pharmacy online. Hope it helps.
п»їLately, I discovered an interesting page regarding generic pills from India. It details CDSCO regulations for generic meds. If anyone wants cheaper alternatives, check this out: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# india online pharmacy. It helped me.
If you want to save money on prescriptions, I suggest checking this resource. It reveals shipping costs. Huge savings at this link: п»їpharmacy delivery.
п»їActually, I stumbled upon an interesting page about Indian Pharmacy exports. It covers CDSCO regulations when buying antibiotics. If you are looking for cheaper alternatives, go here: п»їmail order pharmacy india. Worth a read.
For those looking to save money on prescriptions, I suggest checking this report. The site explains trusted Mexican pharmacies. Huge savings available here: п»їhttps://polkcity.us.com/# pharmacy in mexico that ships to us.
п»їRecently, I discovered a helpful page concerning ordering meds from India. It details the manufacturing standards for ED medication. In case you need factory prices, check this out: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# indian pharmacy. Worth a read.
п»їLately, I found a great resource regarding ordering meds from India. The site discusses CDSCO regulations for generic meds. For those interested in Trusted Indian sources, check this out: п»їtop 10 online pharmacy in india. Cheers.
Sharing, a helpful guide on FDA equivalent standards. It explains how to avoid scams for antibiotics. Source: п»їpolkcity.us.com.
п»їTo be honest, I found an interesting page about Indian Pharmacy exports. It explains how to save money when buying antibiotics. If you are looking for factory prices, visit this link: п»їkisawyer.us.com. Cheers.
п»їActually, I discovered an interesting report regarding cheap Indian generics. It explains how to save money on prescriptions. If anyone wants Trusted Indian sources, go here: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# top 10 online pharmacy in india. It helped me.
If you want to save on pharmacy costs, I recommend checking this archive. The site explains trusted Mexican pharmacies. Best prices found here: п»їpolkcity.us.com.
Heads up, a helpful overview on buying meds safely. It breaks down the best shipping methods for ED meds. Link: п»їpolkcity.us.com.
п»їJust now, I found a great page concerning Indian Pharmacy exports. It covers the manufacturing standards for generic meds. If anyone wants Trusted Indian sources, check this out: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# top online pharmacy india. Worth a read.
п»їTo be honest, I stumbled upon a useful guide regarding generic pills availability. It explains regulations on prescriptions. If you are looking for Trusted pharmacy sources, visit this link: п»їUpstate Medical. Hope it helps.
п»їJust now, I stumbled upon an interesting page about cheap Indian generics. It explains WHO-GMP protocols when buying antibiotics. In case you need Trusted Indian sources, check this out: п»їkisawyer.us.com. It helped me.
п»їRecently, I found a useful page regarding ordering meds from India. The site discusses the manufacturing standards on prescriptions. If anyone wants Trusted Indian sources, read this: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# pharmacy website india. Cheers.
п»їJust now, I came across an interesting guide concerning ordering meds from Mexico. It explains regulations when buying antibiotics. For those interested in reliable shipping to USA, take a look: п»їhttps://polkcity.us.com/# mexico pharmacy. Cheers.
п»їLately, I came across a useful page regarding ordering meds from India. It explains CDSCO regulations when buying antibiotics. If anyone wants Trusted Indian sources, take a look: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# top 10 pharmacies in india. Might be useful.
п»їJust now, I stumbled upon a useful resource concerning buying affordable antibiotics. The site discusses the manufacturing standards when buying antibiotics. If you are looking for cheaper alternatives, read this: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# india online pharmacy. Hope it helps.
To save on pharmacy costs, I suggest reading this resource. It shows shipping costs. Good deals available here: п»їhere.
If you want to save cash on meds, I suggest checking this archive. The site explains trusted Mexican pharmacies. Good deals at this link: п»їfollow.
п»їTo be honest, I stumbled upon a helpful guide concerning buying affordable antibiotics. It explains CDSCO regulations for ED medication. In case you need Trusted Indian sources, go here: п»їreputable indian online pharmacy. It helped me.
п»їJust now, I found an informative guide regarding buying affordable antibiotics. It covers WHO-GMP protocols for ED medication. For those interested in reliable shipping to USA, visit this link: п»їп»їlegitimate online pharmacies india. Good info.
If you want to save big on pills, I suggest reading this archive. The site explains shipping costs. Huge savings at this link: п»їhttps://polkcity.us.com/# mexican drugstore.
п»їActually, I found a great article about ordering meds from India. It explains WHO-GMP protocols when buying antibiotics. If you are looking for Trusted Indian sources, read this: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# top 10 online pharmacy in india. Worth a read.
п»їTo be honest, I came across an interesting article concerning buying affordable antibiotics. It explains CDSCO regulations for ED medication. If anyone wants reliable shipping to USA, read this: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# india pharmacy mail order. Worth a read.
п»їRecently, I discovered a helpful resource regarding generic pills availability. It explains the safety protocols when buying antibiotics. In case you need Trusted pharmacy sources, go here: п»їpolkcity.us.com. Good info.
Just wanted to share, a detailed article on Mexican Pharmacy safety. It explains the best shipping methods for ED meds. You can read it here: п»їUpstate Medical.
п»їRecently, I found an informative page concerning buying affordable antibiotics. It explains how to save money for ED medication. If anyone wants Trusted Indian sources, read this: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# indian pharmacy online. Might be useful.
п»їTo be honest, I discovered an interesting resource regarding buying affordable antibiotics. The site discusses CDSCO regulations for ED medication. In case you need Trusted Indian sources, take a look: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# india pharmacy. Worth a read.
I’ve been active for a few days, mostly for using the API, and it’s always easy onboarding. Great for cross-chain swaps with minimal slippage.
п»їJust now, I stumbled upon a useful report about Indian Pharmacy exports. It covers the manufacturing standards for ED medication. If you are looking for factory prices, check this out: п»їonline shopping pharmacy india. Might be useful.
п»їJust now, I found a great resource regarding buying affordable antibiotics. It covers how to save money when buying antibiotics. If anyone wants Trusted Indian sources, take a look: п»їkisawyer.us.com. Cheers.
I was wondering about getting antibiotics without prescription. I found a cool archive that compares best pharmacies: п»їhttps://polkcity.us.com/# mexico medicine. Check it out.
п»їJust now, I discovered a helpful resource concerning Indian Pharmacy exports. It explains the manufacturing standards on prescriptions. If anyone wants Trusted Indian sources, visit this link: п»їcheck it out. Cheers.
п»їJust now, I found a great resource about generic pills from India. It explains the manufacturing standards on prescriptions. For those interested in reliable shipping to USA, visit this link: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# online pharmacy india. Worth a read.
Sharing, a helpful article on FDA equivalent standards. The author describes pricing differences for antibiotics. Full info: п»їpolkcity.us.com.
п»їJust now, I found a helpful guide concerning ordering meds from Mexico. It covers the safety protocols for ED medication. In case you need reliable shipping to USA, go here: п»їUpstate Medical. Cheers.
п»їTo be honest, I came across an informative page regarding ordering meds from India. It covers CDSCO regulations on prescriptions. For those interested in reliable shipping to USA, visit this link: п»їvisit. Good info.
п»їRecently, I discovered a useful guide concerning Indian Pharmacy exports. It explains how to save money on prescriptions. For those interested in Trusted Indian sources, visit this link: п»їhttps://kisawyer.us.com/# best online pharmacy india. It helped me.
I personally find that fees are fast transactions, and the execution is always smooth. Definitely recommend to anyone in crypto.