Symmetrical Families

This week we talked about the families in Britain again. I found that there are so many differences between British families and Chinese families.

Firstly, the roles of men and women in UK families are different from Chinese ones. In British families, women usually do not have any jobs. They just do their housework at home, such as cooking the meals, taking care of children, cleaning the rooms and so on. Men always are the only earner of their families. But in China, women usually have their own jobs, just like their husbands. Sometimes they earn more money than men. Grandparents often help the young couples look after the children, or they just send their children to nurseries and kindergartens, because they do not have enough time to look after them.

Secondly, the position of children is different too. In China, each couple is only allowed to have one child, but British couples usually have two children or more. So Chinese children may get more care and love from their parents and grandparents. Hence, they do not have to find jobs until they graduate from schools. They get money from their families to finish their studying. The difference is that children in British families usually do not depend on their parents after they are 18 years old. They become to be independent earlier than Chinese children.

Family Size

In recent years, there is a large problem for the family size. The structure of family has changed a lot.

Because of the development of science and good medical care, the lives are extended as long as possible. Almost every family has several grandsires. But they do not live with their sons, daughters and grandchildren.

In British society, children should leave their parents when they are 18 years old. They earn money to support their study and living by themselves. It is good for children to learn how to live independently and overcome difficults. Hence, maybe it is favorable for children's future in some fields.

On the other hand, it is not good for keeping connection between children and parents. Both children and parents may feel alone. They have the habie for living separately. As a result, more and more grandsires live by themselves. They feel lorn and have less joy. They need communion with their family members. They would like to intercourse with other people. However, they do not have so many chances to do it owing to variety of reasons.

Welcome & Families

There are many differences between British and Chinese families.

In Britain, most families have more than one children.So the children do not feel alone. They could take good care of each other. I think it is good for their growing up.

Each family member is of equal position. Children have enough freedom to do everything that they would like to do. They and their parents may be good friends. They could call their parents' names. They also have rights to choose everything they like, such as university, department, subjects, and so on.

Children in British families is to be independent more earlier than Chinese children. They earn money by themselves to support their life. In my opinion, it is most important for the future.

The Gifts from Lloyds TSB

Last month, my classmates went to the International Office to open their bank accounts. They chose Lloyds TSB. When they finished the procedures, the staff of Lloyds TSB gave them some clocks for gifts.

In China, you can not give any people clocks for gifts. Because the meaning is that you want this person to be death. The accent is as same as that you want somebody to be death. If you would like to give a clock for gift,you must give this person a book together. Then the meanning will be changed. The new meanning is:there is a beginning, there also is an ending.