Cultural Influence on Growth and Development

Cultural Influence on Growth and Development

 

Growth and development is a complex process that is influenced by many factors including culture. At the age at which a child is expected to master certain developmental tasks is determined partly by cultural expectations (Edelman & Kudzma, 2018). Through culture, children gain a sense of identity, a feeling of belonging, and beliefs about what is important in life, what is right and wrong, how to care for themselves and others, and what to celebrate, eat and wear. Based on cultural background, achieving developmental milestones may vary.