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Julie M s - 07:47am Mar 11, 1999 (#1 of 4)
There seems to be a universal view of a good parent, although
the french find it more important to always be there for their
children. Most Americans today find themselves raising children
while having a job, which makes quality time more important. Amid
late night tv shows and dinner we find it important to teach the
values and morals which are not necessarily instilled by our culture.
Does french culture teach children discipline, morale, and work
ethic?
love
It seemed to me that the American response were much more concerned
with the parents showing love and respect for their children than
the French responses. Is this because the you simply assumed that
love was part of being a good parent, or do you feel it more important
that the parents educate their children?
How do french parents educate their children?
It seems like the upbringing of a child is somewhat important
in a way that the parents teach the child the value, the manner,
etc. How do the french parents do this? If you could, please describe
by giving a real example or two.
I think Julie brought up a very good point. One of the oft-cited
reasons for the crimes, violence and declining moral standards
in american society is the decline in family coherence and marital
bonds. With so many single or divorced parents or many families
in which both parents are busy working, children need to look
for other sources of guidance which can be church, peer groups,
or other adults. Unfortunately there isn't such a thing as an
ethics class in school, though I wish there were. So my question
is the same as Julie's, which is how does French society teach
ethics and values to its children when their parents can't do
the job?