2.2The first period in the childrens’ lifetime
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2.2.1Conception, birth and birth-giving
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2.2.2The suckling
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2.2.3Weaning the suckling
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2.2.4Excursus: Adoption
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2.3The following period in the childrens’ lifetime until they reach the
age of seven
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2.3.1Life in the children’s group – who plays with whom when and
where
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2.3.2The games the children play
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2.3.2.1Dance, song and rhythmic games
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2.3.2.2Games with objects and materials
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2.3.2.3Role-playing games
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2.3.2.4Construction games
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2.3.2.5Fighting and competition games
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2.3.2.6Hunting games
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2.3.3Two basic functions of playing games
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2.3.3.1Testing and developing motor skills and physical
abilities
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2.3.3.2Getting acquainted and becoming familiar with various objects
and materials
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2.3.4The children’s socialization into the Trobriand community
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2.3.4.1Gender and sex-specific role-play
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2.3.4.2Tradition and control of norms with respect to the expression
of emotions
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2.3.4.3Tradition and control of norms with respect to requesting,
giving and taking
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2.3.4.4The role of the children’s “small republic”
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2.3.5The child in the adult world
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2.3.5.1Relationships between parents, grandparents and
children
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2.3.5.2Domains of education: obedience – personal
hygiene – work – tradition of culture –
morals
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