Essence Magazine:
Mango Productions/Getty Images By Grace White ·Updated April 30, 2022
Before there were tiger moms and helicopter parents, Caribbean mamas had those parenting styles down pat.
Being strict and going heavy on the rules? Check. Paying very close attention to their children’s experiences and problems? Check. Focusing on education? Monitoring who their friends are and where they are allowed to spend their time? Check and check.
Spare the rod and spoil
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