Problem
Write one paragraph that explains a cultural/ethnic practice or tradition that you experienced while growing up in your family and has influenced your development. If you do not have an experience with a cultural/ethnic practice, then select one from the etext to answer the following questions. Post your well-developed paragraph on the first day of this discussion assignment. Include the following information in your paragraph for the cultural/ethnic practice or tradition.
A. Identify the topic that you chose and describe the cultural/ethnic practice that you experienced in your family. If you cannot think of one that you experienced, then select a topic from the etext.
B. Identify the lifespan stage that you were in when you experienced the cultural/ethnic practice (infancy/toddler, early or middle childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood).
C. What were the short-term and long-term effects of the tradition or practice that affected your development?
D. How did you view these practices on your development compared to others your age who were not part of your culture, heritage or ethnic group?
E. How did they impact your development over the years?
F. Do you think you will continue the tradition in your family? Why or why not?