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Last week, we shared insight into what bullying in Japan might look like, and who it's most likely to affect. This week, we're sharing our experts' thoughts on what parents might be able to do about it!
What Parents Can DoFirst and foremost, parents should always be conscious of their own behavior. Kids are like sponges; they take in everything around them and replicate what they see. Consider how you talk about and handle the conflicts in your life; would...
Bullying.
It’s the subject of many classic Hollywood movies ( The Karate Kid , anyone?), and a timely topic in Japan. But unlike the forms of bullying you’ll read about on the front page of a newspaper or see on the big screen, it is more often than not much more covert. In Japanese culture, specifically, bullying can be more difficult to pinpoint. Which, in turn, makes it harder for parents who want to help their children.
To get a better understanding of what...
Have you ever been in a situation where little to nothing is being said out loud, but everyone around you seems to be having a conversation that you aren't a part of?
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We've talked before about general cultural gaps you may encounter in Japan and have recently covered cultural issues specific to mixed heritage children . But let's dive deeper into...
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