Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to explore the experiences of Child rearing practice in Awra
Amba Community of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Ethnographic design guided the data analysis
and interpretation processes of the study. The participant of the study were parent raising
children in Awra Amba community and active member of the community, who regularly engage
in vital functions of the community such as community leaders and founder (n=40, among
those, 18=children, 1=youngster, 2=elder, 6 =fathers & 13= mothers among 2= pregnant
mothers, 2= recently get birth). Data has been collected through interview which is semi
structured and informal dialogue). Most parents report proved that child rearing practice of
the community is quite different due to the reason that it is guided by principles stated formally
to be followed by parents and considered as slogans for children, father’s attention for the
child in all aspect is so very surprising. Child rearing practice in Awra Amba community is
described by various activities such as active participation of children in family discussion,
children involvement in activities based on their competence for physical strength and for
improving skill in teaching good habit of work, playing together for their cognitive maturation,
delivering education for facilitating their intellectual thinking ability through involving in
kindergarten.