In this paper, the authors want to point out some of the cultural conflicts that commonly confront the Chinese child in the home and particularly in the schools. Oftentimes, teachers and parents are not aware of these conflicts and ascribe other meanings or other motives to the child's behavior, frequently in a disapproving fashion. Such censure confuses the child and quite often forces him to choose between what he is taught at home and what is commonly accepted by American society. In his desire to be accepted and to be liked, he may want to throw off that which is second nature to him; this may cause anguish and pain not only to himself but also to his parents and family. A few specific examples of bicultural conflict are presented to show how everyday occurrences can result in dilemmas for Chinese immigrant children.

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education Short Survey social aspect China cultural anthropology immigrant geographic distribution normal human social behavior sex difference sexuality psychological aspect United States human child care child parent relation Child