Babies

Is it valuable to learn about other cultures in the classroom?

From watching the movie "Babies", I have learned about culture and the importance of learning about it in the classroom. Living in Canada, I have only witnessed babies being brought up in my culture, so learning about different cultures in a movie like this, expands my knowledge and allows me and other people who are in the same situation, to explore and learn about different cultures which I believe is very important. In Mongolia, instead of having a play pen for the baby while the parents are at work, like what you would see in Canada or the USA, the baby is tied to the bed for the day so he is somewhat safe & secure.

Different cultures also have different ideas of safety. In the USA, the baby is carried almost always, and there is always someone watching them. In places like Mongolia and Namibia, babies are left almost all day by themselves, and they are outside on the ground as well.

I find learning about cultures in the classroom is important for our learning but I also believe there is no better way to learn about a culture and understand a culture then to physically surround yourself with it.