Most of the known facts about the East too exaggerated and incorrect term. For example, the Eastern people, the unofficial head of the family is considered to be mothers. Men serve as protectors and defenders. All family members listen to and respect the informal leader, and moreover, before making important decisions you want to ask the opinion of the senior wife. Without her permission you can not do anything. Men are meant to be gentle with their relatives and wives.
In the Eastern countries are very fond of children. Their beautiful costumes and often pampered with gifts. Among the Arabs it is normal if a stranger buys the child candy. However, children are not allowed to act up and not listen to your parents. Boys from childhood raised as men. So, in Iraq, if desired, parents can send their son to a military school where you learn not only normal subjects but also how to handle weapons.
Of course, the Arab would beat his wife, but this happens no more often than other people. However, the Qur'an says that Paradise is only available for good husbands care about their wives. In countries where many Arabs are supposed to respect women. Those who do not understand this, have a hard time. The fact that the Arabs are friends with the whole family and they have a very large family. So, if the husband ever hit his wife, she can tell all of her relatives, and then they will come to the man and stood up for his cousin.
The Arabs, like other peoples, there are often difficulties. Don't assume that they are all well, as all countries have their pros and cons, and unhappy family. However, it makes sense to see the traditions of other peoples and consider what is really worth to learn.