Because of the strict provisions of her religion, a child learns to listen respectfully to authority figures rather than expressing her own opinions. If this child goes to school in which students are expected to speak assertively, she is likely to

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The child's learned behavior of listening respectfully rather than speaking assertively may conflict with the expectations in a school environment that values assertiveness. This difference in behavior could lead to the child being viewed somewhat negatively by the teacher, who might interpret the child's reticence as lack of engagement or confidence.  The negative assessment comes from a teacher's assessment of the child within a particular cultural norm. What is a valued communication skill in one culture becomes a negative assessment of academic skills in a culture that does not value the same communication style.

Because of the Strict Provisions of Her Religion, a Child