Two different cultures compare their parenting styles

Parenting across Cultures: Asian versus Western Name Institution Abstract There are different meanings attached to the family, all of which have a historical and cultural origin. The most notable difference in the family orientation is seen between Western and Asian cultures because the Western culture is engulfed with the self while in the Asian culture the self is interdependent with others (family, friends, and the community at large). This concept is the platform for neo-Confucianism, which emphasis on the need for collectivism to ensure harmony and peace prevail within a family and the community at large. Children are meant to exercise filial piety, and the parents should treat their children with kindness; hence, it is apparent that there are clear boundaries that are not present in the Western cultures. In Canada and related Western cultures, children share a different kind of relationship that condones free will and autonomy. In this way, children are precise and clear when expressing themselves. Also, during treatment, the same kind of interaction is eminent. Thereby, the difference in cultural orientation between the Western and Asian societies is an interesting topic worth examining. Keywords: Cultural difference, Asian, Western, Chinese, Canada The family institution is important for every individual because it lays the foundation for self-identity and the values that one possesses. However, the family unit in different societies is shaped by the cultural values that define that society. Hence, the Asian society has a different family orientation from the Western society, and subsequently, different parenting styles. The family unit is very