Are there sociocultural differences in the social behaviors and skill acquisition expected of children during early childhood?

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Dayanara Compton

Social Studies

3 December, 16:06

Are there sociocultural differences in the social behaviors and skill acquisition expected of children during early childhood?

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Wendy Conrad · Answer 1

Yes, although I hope I'm answering correctly

Explanation:

There are sociocultual differences in the social behaviours and skill acquisition expected of children during early childhood.

The expectations can vary with different countries' norms. For example, in Finland, children are neither expected not taught to learn how to read until grade 1. In many areas of the United States, Canada and other places, children are taught and expected to begin to acquire reading skills starting from kindergarten.

What is expected of young children depends on the parents' backgrounds. If the parent was raised and led to believe that young children should be obedient, that is the expectation. However, a few cultures (unspecified geographical location or ethnic background, likely a small proportion) are less strict and think that children who talk back are witty and intelligent.

The question does not specify a certain demographic or geographical area.