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Nah you just described me and my father to an extent. There are variables, but what you described really sounded familiar. And my dad’s side is Scottish. My mo
by 52-6F-62 7y ago
Nah you just described me and my father to an extent. There are variables, but what you described really sounded familiar. And my dad’s side is Scottish.
My mom is more social and cognizant if social needs (Irish). Though less so now that they’re getting older/retired.
I’m not sure how well it mixes with the norms of Canadian society here. Often feels a touch off-centre but not entirely out of place.
So maybe more a trait of people who just tend toward family over other social connections, and less a heritage thing?
- mmsimanga 7y agoThanks for sharing. Within the extended family different people grow into different roles. You have the aunt who everyone confides in she always tells you as it is whether you want to hear it or not. But since you know it is coming from a place of love its all good. In your 20s you do all the running around. Slaughtering whatever animal needs to be slaughtered. In your 30 and 40s you the ones that make sure things move. You help organise weddings, family meetups, funerals and so on. All these occasions tend to be big back home. Then you transition into a senior role where you act as an advisor to the 30 year olds organising everything. Finally when you are grandmother/father age you just an honoured guest who can do whatever they want :-). You become the joker, family historian ... whatever you want really.