Comparative Analysis of the Child-Rearing Practices of the Philippines and Other Cultures
Comparative Analysis of the Child-Rearing Practices of the Philippines and Other Cultures Child rearing plays an important role in building up the children’s characteristics. It is their foundation to be a functional member of the society. But different societies have different cultures when it comes to child rearing. There are different factors which affect a parent’s attitude toward his/her children and these factors are mostly influenced by the society or the personal preference/ favoritism of the parent.
What is considered the “proper” way of child-rearing is dictated by the cultural tradition. Even within the same society, these may also vary depending on the age, sex and birth order of the child. (Medina, 2001) The size of the family and the stage in the family life cycle may also affect child-rearing practices. (Ventura, 1985) Other factors which may influence the patterns of child-rearing are social class and rural/urban residence. Moreover, child-rearing techniques are not static: they change as the society changes. (Medina, 2001)
Child-rearing in the Philippines is mostly the “women’s business”. The mother or the other female adult members of the family are the ones who take care of the child. They are the ones who are more familiarized with the child. Since the women have the biggest part in the responsibility of taking care of the child while growing up, they influenced the child more and the child tend to always confide to their mother or other female family members. While the father’s role in child-rearing remains minimal, there are indications that he is getting increasingly involved. (Medina, 2001) Most fathers take the time to learn how to properly take care of an infant like preparing the milk and changing the diapers as well as ways to better assist their wives. Since the Philippines is a conservative society, chastity is a matter of importance. This is why the upbringing of the daughters is stricter compared to the sons. The daughter is
What is considered the “proper” way of child-rearing is dictated by the cultural tradition. Even within the same society, these may also vary depending on the age, sex and birth order of the child. (Medina, 2001) The size of the family and the stage in the family life cycle may also affect child-rearing practices. (Ventura, 1985) Other factors which may influence the patterns of child-rearing are social class and rural/urban residence. Moreover, child-rearing techniques are not static: they change as the society changes. (Medina, 2001)
Child-rearing in the Philippines is mostly the “women’s business”. The mother or the other female adult members of the family are the ones who take care of the child. They are the ones who are more familiarized with the child. Since the women have the biggest part in the responsibility of taking care of the child while growing up, they influenced the child more and the child tend to always confide to their mother or other female family members. While the father’s role in child-rearing remains minimal, there are indications that he is getting increasingly involved. (Medina, 2001) Most fathers take the time to learn how to properly take care of an infant like preparing the milk and changing the diapers as well as ways to better assist their wives. Since the Philippines is a conservative society, chastity is a matter of importance. This is why the upbringing of the daughters is stricter compared to the sons. The daughter is