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Intergenerational Disconnection: Words My Grandmother Did Not Know

Intergenerational Disconnection: Words My Grandmother Did Not Know

(533 words)
July 20, 2026

Sometimes a word is not just a word. It is a mirror of an era. Recently, while chatting with my grandmother, I used an expression we use frequently in daily life. She looked at me, smiled, and asked, “What does that mean?” At that moment I realized that even though we speak the same language, we are not living by the same words. In the past, our elders taught us words we did not know. Now the roles seem to have reversed. They are trying to learn the meanings of new words from us. “Story,” “cring

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Nida Üstün

Nida Üstün

What is a family?

What is a family?

(562 words)
July 6, 2026

Family, is the most intimate group formed by interconnected individuals. It typically consists of a mother, father and children, but in extended families, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins may also be present. The family is the first place where people grow up and learn love, trust and solidarity. Family Members and Their Roles Each person in the family plays a different role: Mother: Raises children, cares for them and provides guidance. Father: Helps meet the family’s needs and gives chi

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Rabia Dalkıran

Rabia Dalkıran

Village Watching Game

Village Watching Game

(488 words)
July 6, 2026

Village Spectacle Plays are traditional theatrical performances performed by villagers on specific occasions. For children, these village spectacle plays illustrate how people in the past entertained themselves and why communal togetherness was important. These plays are not based on written texts but are passed down through oral tradition. What Is Their Purpose? These plays are performed for enjoyment, spending time together, and keeping old customs alive. They also ensure the transmission of t

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Nursena Güller

Nursena Güller