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Lluvia Rodriguez

Child Development 252

Ms. Brecheisen

September 16, 2012

Culture Writing

1. Ideas governing child raising.

From my point of view culture determines the way children are brought up and

raised. Child raising/rearing practices vary from culture to culture. Based on my

culture, being Mexican American has taught me a lot about how other cultures

raise their children different from us. To some point I believe that we are all

raised similar, only that culture is produced by variations in the behaviors and

beliefs of our parents. In my culture, Mexican culture has a very rich heritage of

both Indian and Spanish ancestry which has great influence on how children have

been raised. Today in many Mexican households there is still a traditional

separation of labor by gender. For example, females are taught to be helpful in the

household, to be respectful, and to be obedient to what your parents agree for you

to do, rather than the male who is expected to be dominant and take control of

themselves. From my experience, I believe that the rules my parents have laid on

me have been very helpful because they have taught me to have much respect for

myself and others as well as being alert on how people in this world function.

2. Social interaction rate.

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In today’s time, in my culture I am glad to say that the social interaction rate

among Mexicans, Hispanics, and Latinos has expanded greatly over the years.

Social interactions between different ethnicities have led to better opportunities in

jobs, as well as better communication and understandings among groups

especially the Hispanic community. From my point of view I think it is important

for people with different types of social backgrounds to interact and help people

who need assistance to better their knowledge for people who are in need for a

brighter future and well being.

3. Nature of family and friend relationships.

In my culture which is Mexican American the nature of building relationships

with family and friends is highly important. In my case my mother always

influenced me and my brother to always have communication with my family

members because family will always be there for you no matter what the

circumstances are which allows you and your family members to express your

needs, wants, and concerns for one another. From my point of view open and

honest communication creates an environment that allows family to express their

differences as well as love and care for one another. Building relationships with

friends is as highly important as well, because it is a need that all human beings

need in throughout life starting from your early childhood to adulthood. Building

strong and meaningful relationships with friends improves your mental,

emotional, and spiritual well-being and is perhaps one of the most important keys

to happiness in life.
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