It was very interesting to observe the role of American children in different places in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The first place where I had the oportunnity to observe the relationship between kids and adults was at my friend's house. Some of her cousins and their parents came over during Thanksgiving. The kids ages rank between 7 to 14 years old. I was surprised that kids were not playing just among themselves; they also played some games with the adults. I consider those children behave very good and get along pretty well with adults. They look more mature than kids in my country. I think Americans kids probably are too busy for being and acting as kids. They are not treated as kids, probably they have more responsabilities that make them mature earlier.
The other place where I had the opportunity to observe how kids interact with adults was in downtown Minneapolis, during the Holidazzle Parade. There parents standed close to their kids due to the nature of the activity ans that the place was to crowded. They look after their kids, but at the same time allowed them to enjoy the parade. Most ot them acted older and were not spoiled.
As a conclusion, I think the way parents treat their kids in American society is closely related to some important values in this culture: freedom and self-reliance. Since kids are very young parents teach them to be independent and allow them in many circumstances to make their own decisions. I consider the way parents treat their children has a serious impact in them because it strengthens these important values.
I also observed that children play games with the adults like bingo and domino on Thanksgiving. It was very interesting to see, that they sit and play on the same table as the adults and they behaved very well. In Germany the kids would have played separate from the adults because they can never sit still.
ResponderEliminarI find that most parents will stand close with their children when they cross the street or have any danger close. I believe that is a kind of body language to show their protective.
ResponderEliminarIt is good that the children are brought up to make independent decisions since childhood. It really helps a lot and I wish this culture can be upheld in other countries as well.
ResponderEliminarI really like how Americans raise up their children to be proud and brave.
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