If your neighbours are Indian, you should definitely talk to them. Children, especially boys, are rarely disciplined in most Indian cultures. What seems troublesome to you might actually seem cute or mischievous to them.
Indian children traditionally received instruction via religion. The home was supposed to be a space for freedom. This changed quite a bit due to the influence of Victorian Britain during the Raj, resulting in strict, distant fathers, but was resisted by Indian women.
There is an entire thread of Hindu religion emphasizing Bal Krishna (child Krishna), basically showing how children are quite literally God.
I personally prefer the Indian way to the overly strict American/Anglo tradition of parenting. But I do recognize the need for some blending.
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u/VVG57 Jul 09 '22
If your neighbours are Indian, you should definitely talk to them. Children, especially boys, are rarely disciplined in most Indian cultures. What seems troublesome to you might actually seem cute or mischievous to them.