Articles by Allison Riccardi
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Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Common Disagreements in Multicultural FamiliesBy Allison Riccardi Raising children in a multicultural setting can be challenging, especially when two cultures say the exact opposite about caring for your child. In my case, American and Chinese cultures disagree on everything from sleep to independence and temperature. Here are some examples of the differences I have encountered in our family. Sleep Americans have very different ideas about sleep and the sleeping environment than the Chinese. Americans don't make an effort to avoid talking loudly or dimming the lights when the baby is asleep. Read more » |
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