This paper has been prepared through extensive literature review of the practices, beliefs, and customs across different Nepalese cultures and cross-cultural analysis for the comparison of both similarities and difference in patterns of cultural impact on child bearing and rearing. It also focuses unique teaching and learning systems, and socialization processes in major cultural settings of Nepal, and brings conclusion on how culture contributes to the formation of children's identity, beliefs, and behaviors, and affects the nutrition, access to health services, education, love and care. It further explores the relationship between cultural norms, practices, and child-rearing techniques, and draws conclusion on how they contribute to children’s cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth.
The findings reveal that cultural practice plays a pivotal role in shaping child development, due to which culturally sensitive and relevant approaches is essential to promote well-being of the children and ensure progressive. Moreover, it illuminates the role of cultural values and traditions in influencing parenting styles, educational approaches, investment on children’s health and nutrition, and upbringing patterns. The abstract concludes with a discussion of the implications of cultural influences on child development for parents, schools, social organizations and policymakers.
