Child Rearing Practices - Research has shown that Jamaican parenting is generally authoritarian; this is due to the discipline and communication patterns used by parents. They are very strict by nature and expect their children to excel in both academics and sports. Their child-rearing practices are considered harsh and abusive, and corporal punishment such as "flogging" is culturally accepted and supported. “Arnold (1982) stated: “Sometimes the 'hits,' as they are commonly called, can be severe and have no relation to the child's age or stage of development” (p. 141). The flogging of children “is carried out in such a way as to appear almost brutal. The hand, stick, belt, shoe or tamarind stick are used to beat children to ensure that they obey” (Leo-Rhynie, 1997, p.44). Discipline “is severely applied through “screams,” “flagellations” or “beatings.” Children are thus punished for lying, stealing, disobedience, rudeness and not completing their tasks. “Playing house,” “crying too much,” and “not eating the meal provided” are also offenses that warrant a “hit.” have or engage in communication with their children and complain that their children talk too much and ask a lot of questions. If a child asked why they were about to do or doing something, the parent would simply respond "do it because." I say it. They would respond this way in hopes of avoiding more questions and keeping the child quiet. Although their parenting is harsh and abusive, they still strongly believe in family and reward the child for every... middle of paper. ....the organization is inclusive to migrants of all cultures and aims to enhance the economic, social and cultural development of the state. The organization works with government, community and promotes the benefits of cultural diversity. The IMO provides: • Information •. Advice• Funding• Training• Support“Its key role is to advise the Minister on the development of state government policies and programs to realize the full potential of multiculturalism.”“OMI develops strategies that include everyone —culturally diverse communities, the broader community, business and industry groups, governmental and non-governmental agencies – to help develop a society that values ​​and maximizes the benefits of its cultural diversity. Its strategies help organizations develop policies, programs and services that are accessible and adapted to the needs of cultural diversity. community.”