Dine , who are perceived as S taying , live in a house or hogan located on a large area of land on their reservation and have livestock including cattle, sheep and horses. Their parents are traditionalists. They speak Navajo and little or no English and listen to Navajo music. Individuals are active in community development, have some formal education, take care of aging parents, and are middle aged or older. Students in the Staying category are students with whom teacher-created materials are going to have a significant positive impact.
Musical preference runs to ward country and western.
Optimists are committed to the traditional Navajo way of life, believe in tribal government and law, are responsible for parents, see potential opportuni ties for making a living on their reservation, and are going to inherit family property. Their parents are probably a mix of the five category possibilities. The Undecideds ' musical tastes cover a variety of styles. These are often middle-born children who have problems with the family, law and community. They feel they cannot measure up to family expectations and are labeled as failures.