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Family Life

Sam George is the Executive Director of PARIVAR International, a non-profit initiative to address the needs of youth and families of Asian Indian origin in North America. Parivar means family in many of the Indian languages. Sam is the author of the book “Understanding the Coconut Generation” (www.CoconutGeneration.com). Coconut (brown on the outside, white on the inside) is a metaphor for the Americanized Asian Indians. He can be reached at sam@coconutgeneration.com 

Sam's blog:

Indian GDP crosses $1 Trillion Marriage rate drops, Out of wedlock babies rises Coconuts in Public Schools Divorce hurts children - China & India Blending faiths - Episcopal Muslim Changing Spending Habits of Indians Asian Americans highest Internet Users India to Monitor Pregnancies & Abortions Smoking - children will if parents are...! Kids & Porn Exposure Teenage Online Spending Family Ministry - Need of the Hour  Helping Children Stay Safe on Internet 10 Marriage Killers Attitude of Gratitude Eating Bitter Stuff?

Sam's articles:

The following articles first appeared in India Tribune.

1. Family Really Matters!
2. Inter-Generational Issues Comes Alive in Namesake
3. Vaccinating All Teen Girls
4. Adjustments in Early Marriage
5. Preparing for Marriage, not just the Wedding
6. Married Couples – Healthier, Wealthier and Happier
7. Divorce – A Growing Reality
8. Childless by Choice
9. Honoring our Mothers
10. Avoiding Hyper-Parenting Traps
11. Hyper-Parenting Syndrome