Family and school in Mexican and North American cultures

José E. Canto y Rodríguez

Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán

Keywords

Family (sociological unit), family school relationship, Mexico, USA, socialization.

Abstract

This article has as objective to show some differences that the Mexican and North American cultures have with regard to the meaning and importance of the role of the family in them. A brief revision of the functions of the family is made, as well as its meaning and importance, considering the family as an institution that collaborates in the process of socialisation of its members. The Mexican family and the North American family are described from the perspective of their approach with the school. Finally, a conclusion is presented.

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