Collectivist cultures, according to Shiraev and Levy (2013), tend to be traditionalist and base their behavior on traditional values ​​(p. 9) and global concern for the group or family unit (p. 9). .11). Within the collectivist family, traditional family roles are observed: for example, daughters, wives and mothers must obey fathers, husbands and sons. Furthermore, the rules within society are predetermined and are accepted and followed without question (Shiraev and Levy, 2013, p. 9). The parenting style of collectivist parents leans more toward the authoritarian parenting style that relies on behavioral controls such as obedience and high demands from parents on children (Shiraev & Levy, 2013, p. 193-194). This authoritarian style is not intended to show the superiority of parents over children or to dominate them. Additionally, it is a practice used by collectivist parents to organize the family by promoting structure. Whereas individualistic cultures tend to base their actions and behaviors on the belief that their own personal needs are more important than those of the group and to compete to achieve them (Shiraev & Levy, 2013 p. 11). The parenting style of the individualistic family may be more permissive or more egalitarian. Shiraev and Levy (2013) explain how this parenting style focuses on building the child's self-esteem (p. 194) and teaches self-expression as well as autonomy (p. 204). This egalitarian style does not mean that parents are weak, but rather encourages the concept of fairness and inspires people to stand up for equal rights and opportunities, instilling a sense of belonging.