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Enculturation and Ethnic Psychosis Child rearing in collectivist culture and Individualistic cultures is as different as the cultures themselves. Independence training is the primary method that Individualistic cultures use. They become the primary focus of their parental figures through the critical care phase of infancy. Through this constant care they find their own self-importance higher. In dependent child rearing children are relatively ignored. They obtain essential care such as food,…

In the 1970s, researchers began asking a simple question: “Why do some people get ill while others do not?” (Garmezy, 1973). Upon discovering a number of risk and protective factors, research quickly shifted towards a broader focus of general adaptation and resiliency in the face of adverse situations. Of particular interest were maltreated children and those suffering from ruinous illnesses and diseases, such as cancer (Fritz, 2015). What underlying factors result in a child maintaining a…

The main parenting style displayed in The Glass Castle is authoritative. These parents have some rules and expectations. If the children don't meet the expectations, they turn the incident into a life lesson. Self-regulation is a set expectation of these parents. Rex and Rosemary Walls have a few unwritten rules, they include aspects of education and respect. "Mom and Dad taught me nearly everything Miss Page was teaching the class" (Walls 58). Jeanette and her siblings could be found at the…

Divorce can increase the risk of emotional, behavioral, and social problems in children (Stallman & Ohan, 2016), which can be caused by changes in emotional, social, residential, and financial life (Stallman & Ohan, 2016). These divorced parents can experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (Stallman & Ohan, 2016), and these can interfere with proper parenting practices. Families with non-divorced parents and a non-distressed household had the lowest risk of distress symptoms (14%),…

There are two types of parents, the first one are actually those type of parents who let their children believe in legendary mythical figures, and then there are the ones who refuses to let their children believe in it or even just think about it. It is a fact that these mythical figures are obviously not real, and it is like fooling your child. However, according to Dr. Vanessa LoBue and other several academics and pediatricians, it is actually pretty healthy for a child’s development.…

Parenting styles have been considered the most powerful influence over the children’s personality, emotions and accomplishments. It has been a long time that people have been thinking which parenting style is most applicable for children. For most parents, the way they teach children is usually determined from their background or their personal experience. In the book “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother”, the author Amy Chua, a Chinese parents who compares the western parenting style with Chinese…

Introduction For this reflection, I did an interview over the phone with my roommate's father, Manuel. Manuel has two sons in their thirties from his first wife, that no longer live with him in Dorchester, Massachusetts.. He has two daughters (twenty and eighteen), and a son (thirteen) with his current wife. Manuel and his wife were raised in the Dominican Republic, and moved to the United States when they were in their early twenties to raise their families. Parenting Practices and…

One may assume that the corrupt dystopian society of The Giver couldn’t possibly be comparable to the loving childhood movie The Care Bears. However, the two have quite a few similarities. Though the world of the Care bears may seem harmless and lovable while Jonas’s world seems far darker, the societies share numerous features. In regard to feelings, roles in the community, and characters, The Giver and The Care Bears are interestingly comparable. Although feelings are a very prominent aspect…

Parents shape and mold a child into who they are. There are many different approaches to parenting. Many parents think that being hands on all the time is the right approach while others think that letting the kids take the wheel is the way to go. Different cultures approach parenting in different ways. Chinese parenting is very disciplined and very structured, while Western parents look to cater for the children's wants. Some parents like Rex and Mary from The Glass Castle believe in more…

In Grit, Angela Duckworth, an eminent psychologist and researcher, presents that a combination of passion and perseverance, or grit, is the the ultimate trait for success. In chapter 10 (“Parenting for Grit”) outlines different perspectives on parenting styles and their effectiveness; some people advocate for harsh environments while others prefer parenting with little guidance. Duckworth, on the other hand, claims that parents that are demanding, yet supportive are the most effective. While…