Sarla Sethi, David C. Este, Maya B. Charlebois
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to uncover factors that influence child-rearing practices of recently migrated (up to 3 years after arrival to Canada) East Indian and Chinese women with children ranging in age from birth to six years. A convenience sample of 12 Chinese and 9 East Indian women were recruited. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and semi-structured interview, and analyzed using an inductive method. Four categories emerged and these were: Adhering to the Traditional Values of Child-rearing; Parental Vision; Challenges of Raising a Child in a Canadian Society; and Experiences with the Canadian Health Care System.
Key words: Child-rearing practices, cultural practices, new immigrants