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#1142 Gül Salali: Social Dynamics, Culture, Mental Health and Physical Health in Hunter-Gatherers

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The Role of Child Care Networks in Parenting Skills Development

This chapter explores the dynamics of child care networks among hunter-gatherers, emphasizing the contributions of various caregivers, especially older children known as 'Allah mothers.' It highlights how engaging in childcare activities fosters parenting skills in young individuals, demonstrated through fieldwork observations of teenage girls practicing breastfeeding.

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