2007-09-25 02:54:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I think it's important for children to lean about all the cultures he/she can. I teach my child about all the cultures of our heritage. We are currently learning more about the french.
2007-09-25 03:01:10 · answer #1 · answered by SB's cafe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define acceptable.
Is my kid learning Spanish on television when we are not of Hispanic descent? Yes. Take a look around you. Dora the Explorer. Go Diego Go. Sesame Street. Handy Manny. Kids are flooded with information about other cultures. Spanish Heritage Month. Black History Month. Latin Grammys. BET awards. You can't get away from it. Even in schools your child may be taught a language that is not from your background. Is it acceptable?
I guess to the majority it is or it wouldn't be happening. That doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't do what you can to make sure your child also learns about your own culture (or cultures of your choosing).
While I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing for my child to learn about other cultures (after all, it's life...you can't live in a bubble and nor should you), I do wish we were given more of a choice as to what they do and don't learn. So, as parents, we need to stay on top of our children's education and monitor what information they are absorbing and teach them about right and wrong and morals and ethics regarding of if it's in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, etc.
2007-09-25 10:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by mummy heffalump 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would the prevalence even matter ?
What about studying cultures from times past ? Since certain cultures have died out, they are no longer prevalent, do you think it's unacceptable to teach about past cultures ?
2007-09-25 10:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by queenthesbian 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I DEFINITELY think children should have to learn about all cultures in school. From those cultures histories to their current state in this country. If they did, then they'll be a lot less likely be on THIS site making ignorant assumptions and generalizations.
P.S--I'm not quite sure about your line of thought with this question or where YOU stand, but it's still a good question.
2007-09-25 10:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I should think it would be even more important. Here in the US, we are very aware that China has more people, and however one defines "cultures," we are a diverse group even in this country. Children need to know as much as they can about that diversity for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that they will probably spend their adult lives working with people of diverse backgrounds. And hopefully, sharing with them in recreation and other areas of their lives as well.
Diversity builds understanding and tolerance to the extent possible. We still have our limits, as is clear from the Christian/Muslim conflicts we see all the time. But even then, it's better to have information. Knowledge is indeed power, and knowing one's enemy is vital.
2007-09-25 10:01:39 · answer #5 · answered by auntb93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. They should of course learn about their own, but I think children should be exposed to as many cultures as possible. That way, we won't have as many bigots in the future.
2007-09-25 10:17:09 · answer #6 · answered by SoBox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prevalent? You mean more common? How could you stop them?
2007-09-25 09:57:54 · answer #7 · answered by bonitakale 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats a personal decision that should be made by the parents
2007-09-25 09:57:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on who is doing the teaching.
2007-09-25 09:59:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋