Sheila Marcia's Adaptation of the Princess's Dressing Style from Balinese Culture to Jakarta

Kapanlagi.com - Raising a child who grows up in a different cultural environment presents its own challenges for Sheila Marcia. Her eldest daughter, who has grown up in Bali, is used to a relaxed and open dressing style, which is common on the Island of the Gods. However, this is certainly different when the child is in Jakarta or seen by the wider community.

Sheila realizes that not everyone understands Balinese culture. Therefore, she gradually provides understanding to her daughter so that she can adapt. She often asks her child to hold back from posting certain photos for the sake of her child's own good.

"I mean, she lived in Bali. She lives in Bali. Not many people understand what Balinese culture is like, I understand that too. So sometimes I tell her, 'Honey, not everyone understands, so if not, maybe this one should be archived first,' something like that," explained Sheila Marcia when met in the Tendean area of South Jakarta recently.

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1. The Difficult Adaptation Process

This adaptation process is acknowledged by Sheila to be somewhat difficult. The daughter, who indeed has a hobby of dancing, feels comfortable with her clothing style in Bali. However, Sheila tries to explain the boundaries of norms that exist in Jakarta so that her child can be accepted well.

"Well, that’s the part that’s a bit difficult. But I also gradually let her know that later in Jakarta it won’t be possible, Non, it has to be a bit more reserved, like that," she said.

2. Always Explain the Boundaries

Sheila does not blame her child, because she knows it is the influence of the environment where they live. However, as a mother, she feels it is her duty to protect her child from negative comments from people who may not understand the cultural context.

"So that’s why I say, you can never make everyone happy, but what I can do is just inform her about the boundaries that are acceptable and not hurtful," she said.

3. Support Children's Freedom of Expression

Sheila continues to support her child's freedom of expression, but still with supervision and guidance so that the child does not experience a severe cultural clash.

"Once again, she has her own choices, I just continue to support her from behind and protect her from the front," she concluded.

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