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    This document discusses cultural diversity and child rearing practices among different ethnic groups in the United States. It provides brief overviews of typical child rearing approaches in European American, Native American, African American, Latino American, Asian, and Middle Eastern families. Some common themes discussed include the value placed on family, obedience, education, language, and religious beliefs across groups.

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    Child Rearing Practices and Cultural Diversity

    What stereotypes come to mind


    Women Men African American Anglo American Asian American Hispanic American Native American A person with a disability A person who is homeless

    Stereotyping Along with visual stereotyping sayings should also be discouraged in stereotyping-No way Jose and Indian giver

    Do not stereotype!

    Acculturation SES level Specific ethnic group Geographical area Exposure age

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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Middle Eastern Families


    Support system Responsibility for family Language Religious beliefs

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