HDE 110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Generation Gap, Compadre, Coparenting
31 Jul 2018
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All about relatives & fictive relatives: insights from diverse ethnic groups in our own culture (past & present) Extended family is the central unit of interest . Among indigenous north americans, kinship ties define both one"s identity as well as responsibilities & obligations to others in the kinship network . Involved in child care & child rearing. Source of support, approval, & discipline for kids. Unrelated members of family also help in certain tribes. Parenting is a responsibility that is shared across several family members . Help each other so the burden won"t be so heavy . Forbidden to practice their traditional language & customs. 70% of indigenous people in the us live off reservations. New to paying rent, having working hours, etc. Even children do better when their parents stay on reservations & their children are able to retain their cultural identity & attend tribal schools . 1 in 5 live in extended families.
