In Samoa, the stress is put heavily upon the older siblings to teach the younger children these skills. In both cultures, this time is important in learning basic skills that will be needed in life. The similarities between Samoan and American culture begin during childhood. The Samoan culture is more accepting of the idea of premarital sex, which reduces the societal pressures after the phase of puberty. In the book Coming of Age in Samoa, she shares her experiences which act as evidence that the causes of adolescent stress are a result of our culture. Through her studies, she concluded that Samoan life was not filled with as much stress due to the downplay of sex and marriage. Margaret Mead went to Samoa for nine months to study the differences between American culture and other societies.
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