Sunday, April 11, 2010

Cultural Differences in Parenting

~ Luara's neighbors (a five year old girl and 9 year old boy - cousins) hang out at their house all of the time and stayed with us at the party until at least 10 pm. They had a great time eating and drinking orange Fanta. Their parents certainly didn't seem to mind.

~ One of the girls that was there with a baby was giving him steak to gum and suck on. He was 7 months old and was going to town on it. He also drank soda out of a cup. It all made me a little nervous.

~ The older neighbor, Gustabo (9), was home alone all day Saturday. He seemed fine and enjoyed bringing other kids over to hang out with the gringas, but I'm not sure what he would have done in an emergency.


2 comments:

  1. Maybe grass fed beef is less likely to choke a baby :) That's crazy!

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  2. ha ha.... Perhaps.... aren't most babies that age not even eating? I don't think that he had any teeth yet - what would have happened if he had sucked a chunk off?

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