Parenting of Young Children by Fathers in Mexico and the United States.

Fox, Robert A.; Solis-Camara, Pedro

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ERIC Number: EJ572701

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Publication Date: 1997

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Parenting of Young Children by Fathers in Mexico and the United States.

Fox, Robert A.; Solis-Camara, Pedro

Journal of Social Psychology, v137 n4 p489-95 Aug 1997

Explores the role of culture in parenting by comparing the expectations and parenting practices of fathers in Mexico and in the United States. Shows that Mexican and U.S. fathers did not differ significantly. Notes that in both cultures fathers from lower socioeconomic families were less nurturing and used more discipline. (DSK)

Descriptors: Child Rearing, Cross Cultural Studies, Father Attitudes, Fathers, Foreign Countries, Mexicans, Parenting Skills, Socioeconomic Status

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Mexico

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