Cross-Cultural Parenting in Japan: Differences in Affection
Category: PARENTING
In all the times I have gone to parks, play groups, and children's play centers here in Japan, I have yet to see a Japanese parent kiss and hug their kids. If you understood Japanese, you would probably never hear a Japanese parent say "I love you."
By Sherilyn Siy, Contributor
Writer, educator, motherpacker, 2013-08-22