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