compare and contrast raising a girl in Africa and raising a girl in America
Conclusively, raising a teenage girl in Africa and doing so in America gear towards the same goal and since each of the two categories achieve what is good for them; parents should stick to their pattern of child rising and not try to emulate anyone’s pattern. The bottom line is raising responsible youth. Generally, Americans, as well as African teenagers are being perfectly raised when you look at the parents measures in the socio-family up-bringing, the way these teenagers are dressed, and their marital issues in raising these girls. ... The ethics involved in raising a teenage girl in America, is quite different from that of raising a teenage girl in Africa. ... Raising a teenage girl in Africa involves very strict discipline and the parents use force in making sure that the girl does what she is asked to do. The American counter-part does not make use of strict disciplinary measures; rather, the American parents give advice and directions on what to do and let the girl alone. Although both American and African mothers aim at achieving one goal-raising a responsible teenager, however, there are differences in their individual approach towards achieving this goal, observing the socio-family life, dressing pattern(outlook), and marriage aspects in the raising of their teenage girls. ... To her, the teenage girl who is back from school should embark on home chores and family responsibilities. Having the teenage girl spend time with her peers is simply a waste of time. She makes the girl prepare lunch, sweep the whole house, and take care of her siblings.