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Child Rearing Practices and Cultural Diversity

Explore stereotypes and cultural influences on child rearing practices among diverse ethnic groups in the U.S., highlighting key values, attitudes, and expectations. Learn the significance of acculturation, SES level, and family dynamics for nurturing children effectively in a multicultural society.

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Child Rearing Practices and Cultural Diversity

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  1. Child Rearing Practices and Cultural Diversity

  2. What stereotypes come to mind • WomenMenAfrican AmericanAnglo AmericanAsian AmericanHispanic AmericanNative AmericanA person with a disabilityA person who is homeless

  3. StereotypingAlong with visual stereotyping sayings should also be discouraged in stereotyping-No way Jose’ and Indian giver

  4. Do not stereotype! • Acculturation • SES level • Specific ethnic group • Geographical area • Exposure • age

  5. European Americans • Child-centeredness • Independency • Individualism • Formal early education valued • Sometimes both parents in workforce

  6. Native Americans • Family members may be primary caregivers in early years (grandparents, aunts and uncles • Group may be focus • Respect for elders • Avoid ridicule or critism • Observation of others/nonverbal language • Seeks harmony

  7. African Americans • Children are future-need adult protection and guidance • Must be disciplined-adult responsibility • Setting limits • Good education, food and place to play • Focus on obedience, and respect, do best in school • Focus on kinship • Adults-loco parentis

  8. Latino American Families • Children validate marriage • Nurturing to children (may be viewed as permissive and indulgent) • Relaxed attitude toward development of early skills (interdependence) • Closeness-family members (siblings) • Male dominance • respect for elders • Language • religion

  9. Asian families • Focus on family structure • Value of sons • Generation • Discipline and education • Responsibility for own behavior in preschool • Early acquisition of self-help skills • Language

  10. Middle Eastern Families • Support system • Responsibility for family • Language • Religious beliefs

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