Parenting one of the most important and rewarding task for a human being according to almost every person that has experienced the “excitement and joy” of having a child, I put in quotations the “joy and excitement” because it’s not in reality always like that. Definitely everyone has their own style and liberty to educate their children however they feel will make their children acceptable to society. There are millions of different parenting styles in the U.S., now let’s imagine the billions of different parenting styles in the world. Pamela Druckerman , the author the article “Why French Parents Are Superior” analyzes two parenting styles that she personally experience, Druckerman makes a clear point on how this two parenting style differentiate …show more content…
Pamela first experienced this realization of the differences between Americans and French parenting when her family (husband and an eighteen-month-old toddler) decided to go on a summer holiday. They made a stop at a restaurant were inevitably Bean was making a tantrum scene, playing and making a mess meanwhile her mom and dad tried to rush their meal to be done as soon as possible. But as she looked around, she noticed that there were a lot of kids the same age as Bean but the difference was that incredibly everyone behaved and no tantrums could be spotted. This intrigued Pamela Druckerman to investigate what was the secret of such behavior. In order to understand the reasons why Druckerman we will analyze the comparisons between the French and American parenting and the reason why French parents have an advantage over other …show more content…
Meal manners are really different in France, American toddlers simply don’t know how wait, Pamela considers that the key of French education is “the simple act of learning how to wait” (Druckerman, 2012). For French parents is extremely important to let their children be happy with their self, not depending on others attention (Druckerman, 2012), meanwhile American parents don’t consider this as a must learn task to the education of their children. Pamela mentions the “marshmallow test” created by Walter Mischel where he tested the patience of four and five years old, he placed a marshmallow on the table and leaved the toddlers unattended, they had the option to eat the marshmallow right away or wait and get two, he found out that toddlers could only wait 30 seconds and only a few waited 15 minutes (Druckerman , 2012). Why is this relevant to Druckerman’s observation of French toddlers? Simply, because they know how to wait, they know how to distract themselves, they would be part of the toddlers that waited the 15 full minutes because they know how to wait (Druckerman ,
As we all know mother does know best, yet in some cases mother can do more harm than good. There is a big debate on how people are raising the newest generations and whether or not they are properly being introduced into the realities of our society. Are children being spoiled too much or not enough? This topic is thoroughly discussed by Alfie Kohn in his essay, “ The One-sided Culture War against Children” and by Nick Gillespie within his essay, “The Current State of Childhood: Is “Helicopter Parenting” or “Free-Range Childhood” Better for Kids?”. Although Kohn offers valid explanations, Gillespie does surpass Kohn’s explanations; parents need to be less overbearing and stop pampering their children.
When it comes to raising children every family has a different parenting style and there are various factors the influence that process. A major factor is culture because it can shape a person’s beliefs and values. An example of two cultures that have many differences and similarities in raising children are Chinese and American families. Chinese families are said to have an authoritarian style of raising children which has stricter views and beliefs. On the contrary, American families raise their children with authoritative style of parenting which involves more trust and confidence. Both culture’s views on affection, punishment and academics have many differences and a few similarities.
A parent’s parenting styles are as diverse as the world we live in today. Nowadays, parents only want what is best for their children and their parenting styles plays a crucial role in the development of children which will in the long run, not only effect the child’s childhood years, but later prolong into their adult life as well.
Children do not come with guidelines or instructions. What they do come with is a crucial set of physical and emotional needs that need to be met. To raise children properly, parents duties are not limited to just food, shelter and protection. Parents are largely responsible for their children’s success in life. Parents are required to teach and educate children. They have to shape knowledge and character into their children to prepare them to face the real world. To be successful with this, parents must provide self esteem needs, teach moral and values and provide discipline that is both effective and appropriate. As the generations have changed, many parenting styles have evolved, as well.
These two styles of parenting are both ineffective in fostering the talent and passions of their children at early ages. One unable to maintain a stable, healthy relationship during early childhood years and the other being too overbearing over the child's decisions in life caused the children to both undergo an avoidable difficult childhood. The result of each mother’s parenting is the opposite of what the mother’s had hoped their parental
There are many different types of parents with diverse parenting styles in the world. Some are efficient in their ways, while others struggle to wonder why their child did not turn out to be everything they hoped. The controversial topic of whether the parent knows what is best for their child hangs over the reader’s head in Amy Chua’s article.
While reading, “Family and Feminism in the French Revolution” by Lindsay A.H. Parker, on the life of Rosalie Ducrollay Jullien, it was interesting to compare the views women had on their role in society during the french revolution, to the feminist ideologies of the 21st century. Before the french revolution, the effects of misogyny were evident. In the reading, we see how this patriarchal culture affects Jullien. The biggest shock coming from her own view of her being essentially less than her husband when it comes to intellectual ability. This is seen on page 43 when she writes to her friend in a letter how she wishes to reach her husband's “level of intellect, “but it is so high that [she] cannot.”” In the western world of the 21st century, this thought is highly frowned upon. Many women do not view themselves in the way Jullien did. The growth of feminism fought against this thought. Feminism helped fight for the view of equality between women and men. Now, with the rise of women partaking on jobs outside of the domestic world, their intellectual
Matthew Goldberg Unequal Childhoods Essay SOCI308 “Unequal Childhoods” Unequal Childhoods” by Annette Lareaus brings forth ideas and issues in relation to class, race, and family life. The topics bring a unique perspective in how individuals look and perceive different social classes. Lareaus also talks about the childrearing approach and how they relate to classes in ways such as concerted conservation and accomplishment of natural growth. These approaches are different in the way they affect and show certain classes.
Firstly, Ms. Fernandez makes her argument in support of parenting education by using the illustration of new drivers obtaining a license. New drivers are equipped with a learner’s permit and instruction, likewise new parents must be equipped with the skills they need. While some people might believe that it’s a “nanny state” stepping on the rights of individuals, but there are basic information about infants and children that every parent is required to know, remarked
Parenting is different for everyone, but is any one way really better than the other? Amy Chua, a professor at Yale University, believes that the strict parenting style of Chinese mothers is the way to go. She believes that her strict and often harsh parenting style contributed to the success of her daughters. Chinese parents believe that if their children are successful, it is a reflection of the parents. Hanna Rosin, a contributing editor for the Atlantic, has very different views from Ms. Chua about the correct parenting style. Ms. Rosin believes that the more relaxed, nurturing, and self-led style of Western parenting is the better way to raise children. She believes that placing your children under immense pressure can produce
Parenting a child from infant to the adult stage is a full-time responsibility that every parent takes on. The type of style used to socialize their children to conform adequately to the expected standards of conduct to function successfully in their society is the option that is decided by each parent. Since there are different ways of parenting a child, it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that the child’s behavior is sufficient to live in society let alone act compliant in it as well. It is interesting to observe the different methods that a variety of parents demonstrate in order to make sure that the children of that society will be considered ‘acceptable’ by the environment itself and of course by the parenting
All parents have different views on how they should raise their children and different parenting methods. While having children may be "doing what comes naturally", being a good parent is much
My perspective on France’s parenting skills is that they let their kids be very independent. From the readings this week, you can say that the French let their kids raise themselves to a certain extent and expect them to live a routinely life like they will when they become adults. The challenges I face when disciplining my child is how stern I may sound to be considered to much and how long I will allow my children to cry until I either tell them no again or just hold them, so they stop. I have two kids but only one of them is actually old enough to understand no to some extent. It is very hard to be mean to a 17-month-old when they truly are still babies but if I don’t start now he will think he can get away with anything as he grows
Children are the future of the world and need to be nurtured and educated in the best conditions. Thus, parenting is one of the most challenging and admirable responsibilities that people can experience. Parenting plays important roles in the development of children’s characteristics. Some people nurture children depending on their own ways. Others get advice from friends or books. Parenting can be divided into three groups: authoritative, permissive, and democratic parenting.
French children are taught to act like an adult at an early age, they are left to cry in their crib unless the parent is truly needed such as feeding or changing a nappy. It is believed that children need to work out how to solve problems on their own. French children are given restrictions but within those restrictions they have huge amounts of freedom. If I French child is doing something they shouldn’t such as throwing a tantrum they are simply told "ça suffit!" meaning that’s enough and given a smack of the bottom or leg. Some grandparents use a more traditional style which involves pulling them by the ear. Children who continue to throw tantrums are likely to be sent off to a psychologist. Children are taught that education must