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Your say
Your say
Last week's topic: Some parents have moved close to their kids at college to keep an eye on them (see story page 11, 21st Century, Issue 577). Is this really necessary? Are they going too far? What about the child's independence? Or developing a sense of responsibility?
Survive on your own
by Albert Zhong
As is known, parents in China have a strong sense of responsibility for their children. Some parents love the kids so much that they want to do everything for them. Such tender care may be necessary when the children are still young. However, it is not essential to do so when they grow up and go to college.
Parents who move close to their kids at college will have a bad impact upon their children. Firstly, some household chores such as washing clothes, which should be done by the kids themselves, may be handled by parents. Thus, children become lazy and idle. They lose the opportunity to take care of themselves independently. Secondly, many other difficulties which should be dealt with by themselves are handed over to their parents. How can they survive in future if they cannot learn to face obstacles on their own?
Every one faces various difficulties every day. The most important thing is to acquire the ability to deal with troubles through personal life experience. The university life away from home provides a precious opportunity for them to grow and learn to adapt to the society. Therefore, kids should be given free room to grow.
Topic of the week:
Some seniors want to make themselves prettier for job-hunting (see story page 11, 21st Century, Issue 578). Will rounder eyes or a big nose really help? What counts more, a pretty face or other qualities? Do good-looking people have an edge in society?
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