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I am taking a class about how children learn to socialize, and I wanted to know what is the culture's idea in how a child develops? and What kind of child do they want them to be?
Greetings Griselle, and thanks for your question. From my experience, I saw that children are loved and valued, and that large extended families work to socialize them into groups. Fathers are remarkably involved in their children's lives, noticeably moreso than in the West. Precociousness and curiosity is welcomed. A common form of praise is, 'you are clever!' Shyness is less valued. Children learn to sit for company and also to serve guests refreshments and engage them in conversation, though not interrupting their parents. I saw this both in wealthier and poorer homes. Robust play is encouraged, along with household chores; you don't see kids getting shuffled from one structured activity to another or appearing 'overprogrammed.'
I hope this helps!
peace,
Le Anne
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Answers by Expert:
Le Anne Clausen
Expertise
I can answer questions on Arab culture, including differences in cultures among Arab countries and sub-groups. I can also answer questions on Christian-Muslim relations, interfaith issues in general, and human rights and peacemaking issues in the Middle East.
Experience
I was a human rights worker for four years in the Middle East, and have spent time in Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. I speak intermediate Arabic; some Hebrew; and am starting Persian (Farsi, Dari). I have led a half-dozen educational delegations to the area for North American groups; and I have led trainings for nearly a thousand international human rights volunteers coming into the area over my years there. I am now working to launch an interfaith peace-teams based human rights organization, hopefully in the next two years. I am also currently editing the manuscript for my first book, a firsthand account of my time in the Middle East
Publications
"Be the Healers," (next steps after Abu Ghraib) The Lutheran magazine, July 2004.
www.christian-muslim.net
www.seminaryaction.org
www.young-activist.blogspot.com
Multiple press releases which I wrote from the field, as well as media interviews/articles about my work are also available via Google search.
Education/Credentials
I have an MA in Christian-Muslim relations; and I am now continuing my studies at Chicago Theological Seminary (www.ctschicago.edu). I also have a BA in Religion concentrating in global service, from Wartburg College, (www.wartburg.edu).
Awards and Honors
I received the Dell Award for Peace and Justice from Wartburg College. I have spoken and led workshops and trainings at over one hundred church congregations, colleges, schools, organizations
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