Since a young age, I was told that American families tended to be more far away than the families in China. We were educated that American students were more independent especially when they reached the age of 18 in that American families were kind of separated. While, after chatting and observing American families from my perspective, my stereotype has changed a lot to some extents.
It true that most Americans tend to live their own lives beyond their parents. So, they may move to a larger city in pursuit of better career opportunities. Or, some of them just want to taste other experiences. In such way, many parents, sisters and brothers live in different areas. Just like my host family, they moved 3 times before setting their home here in Eau Claire. My roommate’s family, moved to Minnesota from Arizona 8 years ago. As for such situations, it is very hard for their families to keep in touch with other relatives. However, as in their small family, they are kind of very close. Parents respect children while at the same time not spoil them. There are certain extents of freedom, too. Also, as the numbers of their families, there are usually 1 or 2. At the thoughts of education qualities and living standards, parents are more realist today.
American families are quite interesting to study for that sometimes they seem very much close while sometimes, they are really far away from each others.
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ReplyDeleteAmericans are treated as an adult when they reached the age of 18. They have the right to do whatever they like without observations. I think I am about the same as American ways. I went to college when I was 18 and I stayed off campus and learned how to be independent since the first day I left my home. The thing that may differ is my dad gave me a car, and I could go back to my hometown almost once a week. (provided that I was free for that week) So, I don't feel any homesick thoughout the stay in the United States! I always have a blast instead!
ReplyDeleteOne one hand, when an American is 18 and treated as an adult, he or she learns to depend on himself or herself. On the other hand, when the parents get old, I am concerned to see that not many Americans are willing to stay around them and help them.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good point, Rama. What I was informed which surprised me a lot is that many of those elderly saved a huge amount of money to pay for their living after retiring. It shows that the know what they're supposed to do in this culture. I wonder if they really wanna live that way, though.
ReplyDeleteI think so Hooda. I know a lot of retired Americans who save and spend money later in their lives. Mostly they will travel. Obviousely my host father, retired, will visit me in Laos on December. I think that how they like and spend money on. By the way, not every body is the same though.
ReplyDeleteI have a question. When parents live with their children in your countries are they always well cared for? I would say that most elderly are well cared for here in America, but of course there are some exceptions. Most elderly don't want to be a burden on their children; it is back to that independent spirit - they want to decide for themselves where they will go and what they will do.
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