Qualitative Research in New Zealand with Samoan Men Shows That

Qualitative research in New Zealand with Samoan men shows that the overt expression of emotion or feelings toward children was generally regarded as improper because, as fathers tended to believe, _______________.

A) their children should not be taught any emotions
B) children are not capable of learning at that age
C) they as parents, have little knowledge about how to teach the young
D) their children have to learn the value of humility first
E) children have already learned emotions during infancy