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University course presents Indian parenting


Students at Idaho State University are learning about tribal customs towards infants through an indigenous parenting class.

Anthropology professor Drusilla Gould, who is Shoshone, teaches the class. She focuses on Shoshone traditions such a pre- and post-natal care, the role of grandmothers and the father's responsibility.

The course is offered through the anthropology department. Gould includes parenting practices of seven other indigenous cultures.

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Parenting course models American Indians (AP 11/11)

Relevant Links:
ISU Department of Anthropology - http://www.isu.edu/departments/anthro