Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Book Reading #9 - Coming of Age in Samoa

Chapter 3: The Education of a Samoan Child

Summary:
The author begins by explaining the birth rituals in Samoa. She then discusses how much of the raising of a child is done by the next oldest sibling. She goes on to talk about the duties that a child must learn which are different for boys and girls.

Discussion:
I found it interesting how stressful it is to be a chief. While in America I think everyone would like to be president, being the chief seems like more of a burden than a power trip.

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