Lecture 17 FAS 370 1st EditionOutline of Last Lecture I. Culture and Diversity in ParentingA. Differential FertilityB. Religion and FertilityC. Voluntary ChildlessnessII. ParenthoodA. Benefits of Parenthood B. Costs of ParenthoodC. CeremoniesOutline of Current LectureI. CeremoniesA. First BirthdaysB. First HaircutII. Non-Western PracticesCurrent LectureI. Ceremonies A. First Birthdays- In Korea they celebrate Tol- If a baby could survive up to a year, they are likely to keep surviving. This is a very important celebration which starts with the women in prayer, then the baby wears the clothes they make for the baby to wear without buttons –symbolizing longevity. Lastly, the child performs “Tolyabe” which is a ceremony where a variety of objects are placed in front of the child, and whichever one the child reaches for represents their future. Ex. If the child picks up a needle and thread they will have a long life; a ruler, then they will be a teacher, etc.- In the U.S, parents will throw a birthday party for their child and probably let them have their own piece of cake/cupcake. B. First Haircut- Some cultures celebrate the baby’s first haircut. In the U.S, many parents will keep a lock of hair from the first haircut.- Some haircut salons will offer a certificate for a child’s first haircut.II. Non-Western Practices-Baby wearing. This is a practice where mothers will tie their baby to their body and take them everywhere they go. This has been shown to reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome because when the baby is worn, their body heat is regulated and they have easy access to breast milk.-Co-sleeping. Sleeping with the baby is typical in many other countries besides the U.S. It is seen as neglect if you have your baby sleeping in another room.-Helpers. These are family and friends who support you while you raise the baby.-Different Time commitments/schedules. In the U.S, it is thought of as good if your baby sleeps through the night. In other places, this is not even thought of. The mother adjusts to the baby’s sleeping schedule, not the other way around. It is not typical for baby’s to sleep for 8 hours straight! They need to be fed every 2-3 hours.-Post-partum seclusion. After having the baby, the mother stays at home and does not go out for a while.-Breastfeeding on demand. In other cultures, they will feed the baby when he or she is hungry, not on a feeding schedule. In America, mothers try to establish a feeding schedule, and breastfeeding is usually looked down upon and sometimes not allowed in public
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