How do we become enculturated anyway?
A seven-year old boy in the United States is told by his grandfather to shake hands when he is introduced to a friend of the family is learning good manners...
An Indian child who lives in a home where the women eat after the men is learning gender roles...
A Jewish child who helps conduct the Passover ceremony is learning about traditions, both family and religious...
A Japanese girl who attends tea ceremony classes is learning about patience, self-discipline, and ritual... Japanese values
A fourth-grader in New Jersey watching a film on George Washington crossing the Delaware is learning about patriotism and fortitude... American values...
Learning through proverbs.....
American Proverbs
The squeaky wheel gets the grease (we value those who speak up)
A man's home is his castle (we value property rights and ownership)
God helps those who help themselves
Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps
No pain, no gain (Americans values individual achievements)
Actions speak louder than words
Nothing ventured, nothing gained (we value activity, taking chances)