 In Maya Belize culture, girls as young as four can work alongside their mothers when washing clothes in the river – rather than being given verbal instructions, they observe keenly, imitate to the best of their ability, and understand that their inclusion is crucial to the community.Rather than being separated and directed away from the mature work and the Indigenous heritage, children are expected to observe and pitch in.Indigenous communities in the Americas emphasize the ability for community members of all ages to be able to collaborate.