My wife is Japanese and I’ve spent a few years living there. We also have a child, so I’ve experienced many of the differences in American and Japanese parenting styles.
When I read this article, I don’t see amae as something uniquely Japanese of course, but I do see how it is perceived differently in the two cultures. I think the point behind the article is that indulging in amae (both with children and as an adult) is more socially acceptable in Japanese culture than in American or other Western cultures.
When I read this article, I don’t see amae as something uniquely Japanese of course, but I do see how it is perceived differently in the two cultures. I think the point behind the article is that indulging in amae (both with children and as an adult) is more socially acceptable in Japanese culture than in American or other Western cultures.