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Fox, Robert A.; Solis-Camara, Pedro – Journal of Social Psychology, 1997
Explores the role of culture in parenting by comparing the expectations and parenting practices of fathers in Mexico and in the United States. Shows that Mexican and U.S. fathers did not differ significantly. Notes that in both cultures fathers from lower socioeconomic families were less nurturing and used more discipline. (DSK)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Cross Cultural Studies, Father Attitudes, Fathers
Parenting Young Children: Comparison of a Psychoeducational Program in Mexico and the United States.

Solis-Camara, Pedro R.; Fox, Robert A.; Nicholson, Bonnie C. – Early Child Development and Care, 2000
Compared the cross-cultural effectiveness of a 10-hour psychoeducational program with 82 Mexican and 63 American mothers of very young children. Found that both groups significantly increased their expectations and use of nurturing strategies and reduced their use of verbal and corporal punishment following the program. Reported child behavior…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Rearing, Comparative Analysis, Corporal Punishment