Micronesian Counselor, Issue 48

Hezel, Francis X. (2003-12-05). Micronesian Counselor, Issue 48. Micronesian Counselor (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Micronesian Seminar. pp. 1–6.

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Abstract: The lead article, How Tough Was Your Dad?, by Francis X. Hezel, S.J., blends personal recollection with social observation to explore the role of parental discipline. It recounts memories of strict fathers in mid-20th-century America and considers how toughness, control, and demands for obedience resonate with experiences of Micronesian families. The essay links these reflections to discussions of suicide, responsibility, and resilience.

Additional material includes references to conversations with community leaders in Pohnpei, remarks from parents and teachers in Chuuk about changing expectations of authority, and observations from Yap and Kosrae on generational differences in family discipline. The issue also draws comparisons with attitudes in the Marshall Islands, noting both the persistence of strict parenting and the pressures it places on youth.