Citation

Nishimura K. Acta Paediatr. Jpn. 1998; 40(2): 182-185.

Affiliation

Department of Life Science, Seitoku University, Matsudo, Japan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9581315

Abstract

Loyalty to one's extended family, a well-known Japanese tradition, has broken down following World War II. Child rearing in Japan, therefore, has been changing gradually and clearly. Traditionally, child rearing was taught to young mothers by the grandmothers. However, recently young couples are no longer living with their parents. Therefore, there are no advisers nor consultants available at home for their child rearing. Commercialism has certainly invaded the field of child rearing, including too many guidebooks and even baby-sitting companies. Children's lives have become much more competitive, busy and unnatural in comparison with those of 20-30 years ago. This might be one cause of the increased incidence of bullying, school phobia and psychological disorders in children.

Language: en