China and USA: comparison of family traditions and values

China and USA: comparison of family traditions and values

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Different culture, history, mentality made these countries absolutely unlike at each other.

China and America, divide them thousands of kilometers, these countries have different culture and values. And, naturally, what is relevant to one state is considered unusual in another.

House situation

USA

China

Education of children          

USA

On average each couple raises on three children. Since the birth to the child impart responsibility and independence, sometimes it seems that this neglect parental opinion, but is not present, is such policy of education. Adults always give the choice to the child, it does what wants if it does not threaten his life.

Parents try to spend time with children as often as possible. On vacation they in common go to the nature or to a travel.

Children know the rights and can threaten parents with court if count their actions beyond the law. There were cases when from the child the complaint arrived, and he was taken away in a shelter. At this time parents took courses of the psychologist and in half a year could return the child. At the same time it was necessary to pay its accommodation within the walls of a state institution.   

China

Until recently the policy "one family — one child" reigned in the country, now this rule changed a little, and two children allowed to have. For Chinese an important point is the son's birth, they consider that only the boy can communicate with ancestral spirits. If there is no men's continuation, then on it the sort died away.   

Honoring of seniors is widespread in the country, already there is no full submission, but always ask their opinion on any questions. The respect is shown at the household level, the most adult at a table the first begins a meal.

Relationship in family          

USA

 The equality reigns in this country between the husband and the wife. Before a wedding the young people often sign marriage contracts and in advance discuss the household moments. Each of spouses has the personal account in bank and also the general which of fund the large equipment for the house is bought, for example. The man performs the same functions, as his companion, having come from work, he can begin to cook food or to clean up the house. On all problems of family like to address psychologists.

At Americans it is not accepted that with small children grandmothers and grandfathers sat. The senior generation prefers to live happily, have a rest, to travel. For children the parents employ the nurse, or everywhere go with the child. Will surprise nobody if mother sits with the kid at office.  

 The grown-up children prefer to move down from parents, at the same time can move to the neighboring state. However on holidays all family gathers. Also they have an action of "family reunion" (the lane reunion of family). Once a year or a little less often all generations gather in one place. In advance there is an arrangement in what city there will take place the meeting, the organizer of this event is elected, he will coordinate hotels, restaurants and entertainments. 100 and more people can gather on such action.

China

 In China all generations try to live in one house, but because of expensive apartments it is not always possible. The grown-up children leave for training or earnings and have tiny rooms.

The man is considered successful if he could accomodate under the same roof all the relatives.

Traditional education of children in these countries absolutely opposite. Americans try to impart to children independence and as soon as possible send to freedom, each generation lives separately from each other.

China indulges the only child, it less independent, and adults prefer to live already with the grown-up children.

Author: «MirrorInfo» Dream Team

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