Regarding the Child-Rearing Practices of Different Cultures, Which of the Following

question 229

Multiple Choice

Regarding the child-rearing practices of different cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Child-rearing practices in different cultures reflect different customs and belief systems.
• B)There is general agreement across cultures about which behaviors are considered "good" and "bad."
• C)Many American child-rearing customs would be considered strange or inappropriate in other parts of the world.
• D)Parenting can only be judged if we know what culture or ethnic community a child is preparing to enter.

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