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Human Growth and Development / Unit 6   HGD 0777 short lesson, about 20 seconds

Parenting Across Cultures

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The idea

In China and Korea, parental control and boundaries predict positive outcomes better than autonomy support does, reflecting collectivist values.

In practice

A nine-country study finding that individualism and collectivism shape how parents weigh warmth and control.

Where people slip

The misconception is that authoritative parenting is best in every culture; still, warmth and parental knowledge predict good outcomes across groups.

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