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Childcare Practices in Three Asian Countries
International Journal of Early Childhood Education (2005)
  • ShamAh Md-Yunus, Eastern Illinois University
Abstract

Childcare practices such as feeding, toilet training, sleeping arrangement and discipline in three Asian countries (Chinese, Japan, and India) are compared. These countries differ from each other in culture, religion, language and ethnic makeup from Euro-American culture. The differences in childcare practices are broadly related to the differences in family values, traditions, and religions among these countries. Educational implications of sensitivity to cultural differences are also discussed.

Keywords
  • childcare practices,
  • Asia,
  • education
Disciplines
Publication Date
2005
Citation Information
ShamAh Md-Yunus. "Childcare Practices in Three Asian Countries" International Journal of Early Childhood Education Vol. 37 Iss. 1 (2005)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/shamah_md-yunus/10/