Examining childcare and parenting practices around the world
- 1. Examining Childcare and Parenting Practices around the World. Group 2 Ted, Stacey, Sylvester, Victor, Gregory
- 2. Expectations for education attainment China United States Kenya Overachievers in school Responsibility Child labor University Degree University degree Illiterate Parents Science related Career individuality Cant afford school
- 4. United States • Cuddling, kissing and Hugging • Freedom of choice • Nurturing talent
- 5. Kenya • Disciplining (Tough love) • Taking care of the child’s needs • Buying gifts
- 6. China • Fathers are more affectionate than mothers • Love both male and female children the same.
- 7. Parental Discipline United States Chinese Kenya Soft approach Children are property Corporal punishment Negotiating with the child Corporal Punishment No physical punishment
- 9. Authoritative • Setting limits and providing support for them. • Parents negotiate with the children. • Used by most American parents.
- 10. Authoritarian • Respect for authority • Children should be submissive. • Used by most Chinese parents.
- 11. Morality and cultural values • Kenyan and Chinese parents value morality • No drinking, smoking, and premarital sex. • American parents have different views on morality.
- 13. China • Gender based. • Sons obey, respect and support parents. • Legal heirs of property and family name. • Daughters are prepared for marriage. • Serve parents and later husbands.
- 14. United States • Not gender based. • Children are encouraged to express themselves. • Children are verbally and socially assertive. • They are also self sufficient and confident.
- 15. Summary • Culture plays a big role in parenting. • Parenting shapes how children mature,.
- 16. Manners maketh man. - William of Wykeham The end.