If you were to ask a Japanese parent what they hoped their child would get out of the preschool experience, what might they say? Would you expect that response to be different from the one of an American parent? Explain
What will be an ideal response?
Japanese parents hope that their children will learn how to get along with others and be a good group member. They would expect this to be done via play. In contrast, American parents hope that their children will learn the academic skills that will make them ready for success in school. What these groups see as goals of preschool reflect cultural values f collectivism vs. individualism.
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