The individual identity is influenced by numerous factors, but the family is the primary group that influences behavior and personality. In this world of countless cultures, childhood development is implemented differently, such that it is based on the culture’s values. An individual’s behavior and personality is not only influenced by the values of a culture; but, also the family structure and forms of discipline. In childhood development, discipline consists of punishments and controls. Two predominant examples that differ in childhood development are Hispanic families and American families. Although Hispanic families and American families are different in parenting styles, discipline, and family structure, both cultures form a unique identity.
…show more content…
A child’s behavior is influenced by the form of discipline parents implement. From an overall point of view, parents use punishment to enforce obedience and develop a well-behaved child. With this in mind, the difference between Hispanic and American families is form in which they implement education on their children. For example, when a child misbehaves in an American family, parents usually take away the child’s privileges as a form of punishment. As a result, the child learns that misbehaving leads to undesirable consequences. From a psychological point of view, American parents use a technique known as negative punishment; in which they remove something desirable to decrease the bad behavior. On the contrary, instead of using negative punishment, Hispanic parents use physical punishment as a form of discipline. Many people view physical punishment as an inhuman form of discipline. However, Hispanic parents believe that physical punishment is an effective form of discipline because a child is able to learn right from wrong. From a personal experience, when a child misbehaves, Hispanic parents usually punish a child by throwing objects or simply by spanking them. Despite their differences in discipline, both Hispanic and American families strive to form a well-behaved human being, thus forming individual with
A child’s behavior is influenced by the form of discipline parents implement. From an overall point of view, parents use punishment to enforce obedience and develop a well-behaved child. With this in mind, the difference between Hispanic and American families is form in which they implement education on their children. For example, when a child misbehaves in an American family, parents usually take away the child’s privileges as a form of punishment. As a result, the child learns that misbehaving leads to undesirable consequences. From a psychological point of view, American parents use a technique known as negative punishment; in which they remove something desirable to decrease the bad behavior. On the contrary, instead of using negative punishment, Hispanic parents use physical punishment as a form of discipline. Many people view physical punishment as an inhuman form of discipline. However, Hispanic parents believe that physical punishment is an effective form of discipline because a child is able to learn right from wrong. From a personal experience, when a child misbehaves, Hispanic parents usually punish a child by throwing objects or simply by spanking them. Despite their differences in discipline, both Hispanic and American families strive to form a well-behaved human being, thus forming individual with