YKS 2025 · Soru 77

(I) One way of understanding culture’s influence on human development has been offered by social scientists who suggest that beliefs of parents in relation to child care shape children’s behaviour to a great extent. (II) They emphasise that parents in different cultures have different beliefs about child-rearing and what their goals for their children are or should be. (III) Parents should also acknowledge the fact that recognising personal skills and improving them is as important for children as fulfilling parental expectations. (IV) In Western cultures, for example, a great deal of emphasis is placed on children becoming self-confident, while many other cultures prioritise other qualities, such as treating others with respect. (V) These differences in the cultural context of childhood ultimately influence how children view themselves, others, and the world around them.