Identify diverse family systems and recognize their influences on children's early experiences which contribute to individual differences and development and learning.

Western Culture

Emphasize on independents and individuality

Eastern Culture

Emphasizes on interdependence and group harmony

Poor/developing Cultures

Parents protect children therefore do not value early freedom and exploration.

Individualistic Culture

i. Americans ii. Children are encouraged to assert themselves and make their own choices to realize their highest potential, worth the ultimate goal of individual self-fulfillment

Collective Culture:

i. Place highest importance on group well being ii. Latin American and Asian Culture