In this situation, the family in question is not culturally American. It must be considered, first, that there are many cultural differences between a Chinese family and an American family. Communication and social interaction is definitely affected by this cultural difference. For example, this child is very quiet and withdrawn. In China, children are taught to be very quiet and respectf

ul, and in comparison to the wild American children in the class, this might appear to be abnormal behavior in that setting. However, the child might be acting in a perfectly normal way for his culture. Second, the concerns about the step-father's physical affection with the child must also be taken within social context. The level of physical contact that is socially acceptable between parents and children in America is vastly different from many Asian cultures. For example, studies have also shown that family baths shared by the parents and children can be a very positive experience, and is in fact a norm in some Asian countries. "Nudity, openness, and affection within the family can teach children and adults that the body is not shameful and inferior, but rather is a source of beauty and sensuality through which we emotionally relate to one another. Physical affection involving touching, holding, and caressing should not be equated with sexual stimulation, which is a special type of physical affection." (Gambil) What ma

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