Imagine if ... parenting was so passionately valued in New Zealand that all parents were rewarded with general awe and admiration, strong financial support, and a grass roots drive to ensure each parent felt empowered to parent in a way that felt right on all levels of their being. Imagine if parents were held in such high regard that there were always many people flocking to baby-sit, people delighted the mere presence of a child at social gatherings and everybody kept an eye on our children to make sure they were happy and safe. Imagine if, during pregnancy women were held and cushioned in the bosom of her community, while their partners were supported by their peers through the life change. Imagine if the emotional security of a baby was so highly valued that great care was taken within our culture to ensure that all those people around the baby were healthy and happy, well able to intuitively, lovingly, consistently respond to all the needs of that baby. The likely consequence of this manner of care is a healthy, happy future generation; a culture of people who are kind, happy and sound in mind; people who are comfortable with their needs and in turn, they greatly respect the needs of all living beings and their environment. Just imagine ...
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