CONTENTS: Foreword Acknowledgement General Introduction 1. The Research Problem 2. Child Theology: What It Is and Why It Emerged 3. Child Theology Movement in North East India 4. Hypothesis 5. Scope 6. Method Employed and Sources 7. Structure of the Research Chapter 1: Tribal Children and Their Risks Context Today Introduction 1. Understanding Risk Contexts of Children 2. Tribal Children and their Risks Situations Summary Chapter 2: Child Nurturing Traditions in Sumi Naga Culture Introduction 1. The Authoritative Role of the Parents - Apu (Father) and Aza (Mother) in Parenting and Nurturing 2. Role of Grandparents - Asu-apuza (‘Grandfather- grandmother’) in the Nurturing of Children 3. Older Siblings as Guardians of Younger Ones 4. Tribal Concept of Community Parenting - Niti-anuli (‘Our Children’) 5. Tribal Culture of Co-Sleeping among Parents and Children 6. Special Children Food: Apu-anga Khuna (Boy-Girl-Child Food) 7. Crossbody Carrying of Children - Apu-anga Xakupu Kihe: Tribal Practice of Carrying Children on their Back/Front in a Cloth Sling 8. Tribal Practice of Bringing up Children with Freedom to Explore, Play and Build Self-reliance 9. The Family Fireplace/Hearth - Amiphoki or Achuka: The Heart of Nurture at Home 10. Family and Kinship Bond – Akibo/Akibolomi - in Tribal Culture 11. Teaching Tribal Children Socio-Cultural, Moral- Ethical Values (Akukhu-aye Shikuka) 12. Strong Disciplining of Children (Sakiyi-shikuka or sakiyi-kukutsu) 13. Traditional House of Nurture and Learning – Apu-ki (Boys Dormitory) and Illi-ki (Girls Dormitory) 14. Work Ethics Culture – Alojimi or Kimivehkile Muqo (Reciprocal Peer Work Group) 15. Folklores as a Medium of Imparting Cultural Wisdom to the Children 16. Tribal Children and their Bond with the World of Nature Summary Chapter 3: Biblical Teachings on Holistic Nurture of Children Introduction 1. Family According to the Bible 2. Biblical Teachings Concerning the Holistic Nurture of Children Summary Chapter 4: Towards a Tribal Child Theology of Holistic Nurture of Children Introduction 1. Children are God’s Blessings to Parents/Families and to the World 2. Nurturing Children in Moral-ethical Values 3. Parental Role of Nurture – To Impress and Lead by Example 4. The Importance of Grandparents-Grandchildren (Intergenerational) Bond 5. Nurture within the Bond of Family 6. Stop Using Underage Children as Helpers and as Babysitters - A Much Needed Change in Childcare in Tribal Christian Homes 7. Nurturing Children on Cultural Identity 8. Family Fireplace Model of Parent-Children Nurture and Fellowship 9. Community Parenting – Child Protection Policy of the Community 10. Morung Model of Formal Cultural Education for Children 11. Nurturing Children in Work Ethics 12. Right Disciplining – The Biblical Dictum “Do Not Provoke Your Children to Anger” (Ephesians 6:4) 13. Nurturing Children’s Faith at Home on Biblical Foundation 14. Nurturing Children in Eco-spirituality 15. Jesus is the God, Friend and Saviour of Children 16. Children’s Responsibility towards Parents in Holistic Nurture 17. Church’s Role in Holistic Nurture of Children Summary General Conclusion Bibliography