The Importance of Ugandan Traditional Parenting Practices to the Social, Psychological, and Cultural Growth and Development of Children from Families that have Migrated to the United States
Culture is very important to an individual's growth and development. Recent research suggests that there are many differences in the way different cultures acquire the skills necessary for raising children (Power and Manire, 1992). This study will help us gain a deeper understanding of the importance of tradition in the social, psychological, and cultural growth and development of Ugandan children that have migrated to the United States. The use of in-depth interviews of 10 Ugandan families who have immigrated to the U.S. will highlight some of the challenges as well as benefits of retaining their cultural practices while living in a different country. Children born in Uganda, and immigrate to the United States at an early state of their lives should retain their cultural practices. Although they may assimilate more quickly than their parents into the American culture, it is still important for them to be familiar with and to practice the traditions of their native land.
School:
Clinton Junior College
Department:
Community Health
Research Advisor:
Janet Reis
Department of Research Advisor:
Community Health
Year of Publication:
2003