In this culture, the father is a strong authority figure who demands obedience from the children at an early age so the family will not be shamed by the child's misbehavior.Although punishment may consist of spankings and teasing, thetraditional authoritarian style in this culture is increasing being tempered with more authoritative elements.Children are encouraged to strive for success and educational achievement and to show conservatism, generosity, hospitality, and thrift.The ethnic community being described is most likely

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description of the father as a strong authority figure demanding obedience, and the emphasis on success, education, conservatism, generosity, hospitality, and thrift aligns with traditional cultural values of many Arab-American families. The other options may have some similar values or parenting styles, but do not match the specific details of this description as closely as Arab-American culture does.

In This Culture, the Father Is a Strong Authority Figure