Welcome to The African Parent Forum, a vibrant community dedicated to empowering, supporting, and celebrating African families, caregivers, and children throughout their parenting journey. To ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all members, we have established the following community rules.
These rules are in addition to what is listed in our Terms Of Use. Please read through these sections before using our site, and contact us if you have any questions.
- You may only have one account on this forum. No exceptions. If you have issues with your account or need help changing your username, password, email, etc., you can post for assistance or contact us. Members can also find help in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section
- We expect our members to treat each other respectfully on The African Parent. Although ideas and opinions may be challenged, name-calling, personal attacks, or other inappropriate behaviour will not be allowed and may cause your account to be banned. Harassment is not tolerated in this community.
- Community members may not question or debate moderators' decisions on the forum. In the event of a disagreement or questioning of a moderator's decisions or actions, users should contact the moderator(s) or admin(s) via private conversation (message).
- Trolling behaviour is not allowed on The African Parent. This includes deliberately posting inflammatory, irrelevant, or highly offensive comments to disrupt the community or harass another member.
- Do not disclose private information about members without their consent. (e.g., names, contact details, pictures, personal life, etc., including private messages, Facebook, email, and social media.)
- Discriminatory remarks of any sort will not be tolerated. This includes degrading or offensive comments about an individual or group based on colour, ethnicity, sex, sexuality, age, nationality, religious affiliation, or any other basis.
- Please do not post messages or contact the moderation team on behalf of banned members. They are banned for a reason, and those reasons are not open for general discussion. However, banned users may contact the staff using Contact Us at the bottom of the page.
- Member signatures and avatars should be appropriate. No excessively obscene or rude language/content is allowed. Your signature and avatar may not be used to harm, harass or insult fellow members or spread generally forbidden messages. We reserve the right to delete or edit members' signatures and avatars.
- Advertising on The African Parent is only allowed under specific conditions.
- You are an approved vendor posting in the appropriate Vendor section of the community. Vendor Rules.
- Do not post anything that resembles pornography. This could be in the form of pictures, videos, or just people posting sex stories. The purpose of The African Parent is not to arouse others. Threads deemed for this purpose will be deleted. If your thread does not describe a problem you need help with, it is subject to deletion.
- NO Posts or threads started just to explore sexual fantasies or for similar reasons; they will be deleted.
- NO Polling members for sexual likes and dislikes; those threads will be deleted.
- What IS Allowed: Informative Q&A from people looking for help with a problem and those who wish to provide constructive feedback. We realise that detailed descriptions are sometimes necessary to explain, and so we allow that. Visitors should be aware that they may encounter graphic discussions on sexuality in this section.
- Profanity should be kept to a minimum in this community.
- You may only post your own material and content. Posting copyrighted material, trademarks, and other violations of the DMCA is prohibited.
- Respect and Courtesy: Treat all members with kindness, respect, and empathy. Avoid engaging in disrespectful behaviour, including personal attacks, harassment, or discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, religion, or any other characteristic.
- Constructive Communication: Foster open and constructive communication by sharing ideas, experiences, and insights in a respectful manner. Refrain from engaging in hostile or inflammatory discussions that may escalate tensions or cause discomfort to others.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Embrace the diversity of cultures, traditions, and perspectives within our community. Be mindful of cultural sensitivities and avoid making derogatory or stereotypical comments about any cultural group or ethnicity.
- Confidentiality: Respect the privacy and confidentiality of fellow members. Refrain from sharing personal information or sensitive details about others without their explicit consent.
- No Spam or Self-Promotion: Avoid spamming the forum with irrelevant or promotional content. Self-promotion is permitted within designated threads or sections, but excessive or unsolicited promotion may result in removal of content.
- Child Safety: Prioritise the safety and well-being of children in all discussions and interactions. Refrain from sharing inappropriate or harmful content, including graphic images, explicit language, or discussions of illegal activities involving minors.
- Moderation and Reporting: Adhere to the guidance of forum moderators and administrators. Report any violations of community guidelines or concerns regarding inappropriate behavior to the moderation team for prompt review and action.
- Quality Content: Contribute meaningful and relevant content that adds value to the community. Share informative articles, personal stories, helpful resources, and supportive advice that align with the mission and goals of The African Parent Forum.
