Who is Raising Generation Why? Temidire Meroko on Parenting, Identity & Rebuilding the Village

Who is responsible for raising the next generation?** Families are busier. Communities are more fragmented. And young people are navigating identity and belonging questions their parents never faced. So where did the "village" go and can we rebuild it? In this episode of African Voices Platform, host Tchiyiwe Chihana ‪@TchiyiweTChihana‬ sits down with Temidire Meroko, author of Coping with Generation Why and Cultural Lead at Purposeful Tribe CIC to unpack what today's young people actually need from parents, educators and communities. In this conversation: • Why young people are asking different questions than previous generations • Moving parenting from authority to understanding • The growing gap between generations, and how to bridge it • African identity, diaspora life and cultural belonging • Why listening may be the most important leadership skill of our time • The story behind The Village Circle and what it takes to rebuild stronger communities We talk about shared responsibility and what it takes to build environments where young people feel heard, understood and equipped to thrive. If you're a parent, educator, community leader, mentor, or simply invested in the future of our communities, this one's for you. About the guest: Temidire Meroko is the author of Coping with Generation Why, creator of The Village Circle, and Cultural Lead at Purposeful Tribe CIC. His work centres on strengthening families, empowering young people, and building meaningful intergenerational dialogue through culture, leadership and community engagement. Subscribe to African Voices Platform for conversations on African perspectives on culture, leadership, media, identity and the issues shaping our communities. Follow African Voices Platform Website: https://www.africanvoicesplatform.org   / africanvoicesplatform   #TemidireMeroko #GenerationWhy #AfricanVoicesPlatform #PurposefulTribe #Parenting #YouthIdentity #AfricanDiaspora #CommunityLeadership #TheVillageCircle #IntergenerationalDialogue #Culture #Belonging #Leadership #Family #TchiyiweChihana