10 Things Only People Who Grew Up In A Typical Nigerian Home Understands

Nigerian parents no matter the time or era act in almost the same manner. Sometimes we wonder if there is a particular school where would-be Nigerian parents go to obtain a degree in ‘parenting the Nigerian way’. The truth is, we may never know how interesting our childhood was, until we are grown and reminisce on our childhood. For those of you, who might have forgotten for whatever reasons how growing up in a typical Nigerian home was, we are reminding you with this piece…

Nigerian parents are never wrong; they know it all. It would be almost impossible to see Nigerian parents admit they are wrong.

Nigerian parents will never ever miss an opportunity to beat the hell out of an unruly child. They are the world’s number one advocate of ‘spare the rod and spoil the child. The only time you will appreciate all the childhood lashes is when you are all grown up.

The oldest child always bears the brunts for his/her siblings misdoings even though he had done nothing wrong. Even when something is obviously not your fault, as long as you’re the oldest child in the house the bulk of the punishment is yours.

Nigerian parents can call you all the way from another country to hand them something that is literally in front of them. Dads are especially guilty for this.

When Nigerian parents are very religious, attending church/mosgue activities the number of times they do is your life duty. There is no option or way out for you.

Anyone who grew up in a typical Nigerian house know it is a crime for you to call someone older than you by their names. There names must come with a prefix; either Uncle or Aunty.

It’s a to come second in class with Nigerian parents. There are no two ways about it for them as they belief being their child is enough motivation for you to come out tops above everyone. Even when all your best can get you is second place, they are definitely going to ask if the person who took first position has 2 heads.

Anyone who grew up with Nigerian parents would know it is a taboo for them to eat their meat before their food. The tradition is to eat your meat after you have finished your food. The meat is like a trophy.

Having soft drinks in the fridge in a typical Nigerian home means 2 things; either there are visitors coming, or its christmas, Easter or a birthday.

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