The Distance Between Parents and Children 父母与孩子的距离

Chinese parents are believed to be the most responsible parents in the world, they would do anything for their kids, such as washing their clothes and cleaning their bedroom just to let the children have more time to study. When the children grow up, the parents are willing to buy a house for them. While in the western countries, when the kids are above 16, parents expect them to move out, because both of them need personal space. I think there should be some distance between the old and the young, or the overprotection will do nothing good for both sides. It is important to learn to be independent for the children. Distance can create the chance to let them learn to deal with their stuffs and become mature. Parents should let go in the right time.

中国的父母被认为是世界上最负责任的父母，因为他们愿意为他们的孩子做任何事，比如给孩子们洗衣服，打扫卧室，只是为了让孩子们有更多的学习时间。当孩子们长大了，父母愿意给他们买房子。而在西方国家，当孩子们16岁以后，父母就希望他们搬出去，因为双方都需要私人空间。我认为老一代和年轻人之间应该有一定距离，否则过度的保护对双方都不好。对孩子来说重要的是要学会独立，距离可以创造机会，让他们学会处理自己的事情，变得成熟。父母应该在恰当的时间放手。