How Do Inuit Cultures Approach Child Development in a Way

question 163

Multiple Choice

How do Inuit cultures approach child development in a way that differs from the practices generally held in Western cultures?

• A) Inuit children are discouraged from engaging in play-based learning.
• B) Inuit parents rely on their elders to set the pace of learning.
• C) Inuit parents are much more involved in decision making regarding childhood activities.
• D) Inuit children enjoy greater freedom to make choices and become independent.

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