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中美家庭之间的差异英语作文English:In general, there are several differences between Chinese and American families. One of the main differences lies in the structure of the family. Traditional Chinese families tend to have a more hierarchical structure with clear roles and responsibilities for each family member based on age and seniority. In contrast, American families tend to have a more egalitarian structure, with family members having more equal rights, responsibilities, and decision-making power. Another difference lies in the concept of independence. Chinese families often emphasize the importance of interdependence and the collective well-being, while American families tend to place a greater emphasis on individualism and independence. Additionally, the approach to education and parenting differs between the two cultures. Chinese parents often place a strong emphasis on academic success and may have high expectations for their children, while American parents often prioritize the development of their children's creativity, critical thinking skills, and independence.中文翻译:总的来说，中美家庭之间存在几个不同之处。
* * * *大学课程论文（20**-20**学年*季学期）论文题目：A Comparative Study on FamilyEducation in America and China 课程名称：跨文化交际策略与技巧任课教师：****班级：123学号：123姓名：123日期：20**年*2月*0日A Comparative Study on Family Educationin America and ChinaAbstract:In a lifetime , family is the first school , in which parents are the first teachers for the children . Children are the hopes of a nation , and family education is the elementary education for children . There are many types of family education in the world and each of them shows distinctive features and is closely responsive to its culture . And American family education is the most famous one among them1. There are great differences in the concepts of education , aim of education , methods of education and contents of education between American family education and Chinese family education . This thesis will complete the comparative study from the differences , the reasons and the results of family education between America and China . The author hopes to find a satisfied family education method through comparing the differences between American family education and Chinese family education . At the same time , the author hopes this thesis can provide some helpful suggestions for family education in order to make children grow more healthily and roundly .Keywords: family education childeren differences education for all-around development Main Body:Ⅰ.The differences of family education between America and China:1.The concepts of family education are different .The different education concepts between America and China lead children to receive differert education . In China , many parents only care about whether the children have a promising future , a good job , a good life or not . Based on these expectations , the majority of parents feel that their responsibility for their children is to create as good conditions as possible they can so that the children will not worry about anything in the future2. Chinese parents would like to provide everything what they can for their children in the process of children’s growth . In short , they would like to sacrifice anything if their children can live better with their help . Therefore, in the process of children’s growth, the most important thing the parents concerning is to develop their children’s intellect , except for caring chi ldren’s daily life . In order to make their children have a good performance in study , become outstanding , or even become a famous person in the future ,they would not let children do anything except studying . Contrastively , American parents generally believe that the growth of childeren must rely on their own strength and experiences. Based on this concept , most American parents emphasize more to train their children’s ability of independence once they are born because they think that children should form a self-supporting will and the capacity to live independently since their childhood . And the capacity comes from the training in the early age3.In the film 《Gua Sha Treatment》4, there is a scene that Datong orderded his son to apologize to his boss’s son when his saw his son was fighting with his boss’s son . What’s more , he slapped his son in the face when his son refused to apologize , which gave his boss aquite a shock . His boss became confused why the father would show the regret by striking his son . This scene and the boss’s confusion reflect the different concepts between the two countries . Traditonal Chinese family education emphasize kindheartedness and bedience5, so we can say that Chinese parents like Datong in the film always want to model their children . On the contrary , America children have more rights of autonomy because their parents emphasis on justice and freedom in the process of family education .2.The aim of family education are different6.The aim of family education is to foster the childeren to grow in some direction by family education . It is the restrictive factor for the direction of family education , deciding the general effect of it . So the aim of family education is the core of family education and the fundamental reason for the differences between the two countries on family education .There is an essential difference between two countrys’aim of family education , with to expect the child to become an outstanding personage and to hope the child to be an comprehensive and independent person giving expressions to the difference . To most Chinese parents , the aim is expecting their child to be a “dragon ”, which is “wang zi cheng long ”in Chinese . But American parents take hoping the child to be a man of ability which is “ wang zi cheng ren ” in Chinese as their aim . For Chinese parents, their aim is to do anyting to support their children to get high marks . What forms apparent contrast to it is , America parents give their children more training about improving abilities . They try to train their children to have the ability of adapting to environmental variety and the ability of living independently .3.The methods are different between America and China .The differences of concepts and aim cause the childen to be taught by different ways and methods . In Chinese family , affected by Chinese traditional culture , parents educate children by “ control ” and “ seal ” type . There are three tips for it 7:(1)Chinese parents prepare all things for their children in daily life . In Chinese family ,children don’t have to do any housework .(2)Chinese parents protect the children to excess in social activities . Many children areprevented from exposure to the outer world because their parents worry about children’s being affected by bad things 8.(3)Chinese parents have a rather strict attitude toward children’s study . Parents regard thegrades as the only standard for future success . “ Tasks Sea ” strategy is often used in study .Chinese children are tired of doing many extra exercises .So Chinese children spend more time in studying than doing other things . What about America children ? Let’s talk about the famous film 《The Pacifier》9. In the film , it may be unconcious , but Shane Wolfe had let the kids master many skills by training them during the time when he cared them . So American parents bring up their children by the method of “ letting go ”but “ not indulging ” to exercise children’s abilities of independent living .4. The different contents of family education between America and China .The differences of family education between the two countries are also reflected in the contents of family education . Although the contents of Chinese family education can also devided into moral education , intellectual education , physical education and artistic education , but intellectual education has been the most important one since they go to school . However , the contents of American family education is abundant , which pay more attention to the harmonious development of language , emotion , knowledge and so on . It is so-called “education for all-around development 10” .Ⅱ.The reasons for the differences mentioned above:1. Different historical background11China with a long histroy has a sort of cohesive and conservative sense of worth , which is lack of spirit of adventure and innovative consciousness . There is a shortage of environment in which people can accept new ideas . By contraries , America is a nation of immigrants with a short history , there remains so little traditional culture . With the influence of multi culture and sense ofworth , it is easy to accept new thoughts and culture . So America children are better at taking risks and innovating .2. Different economic formChina has a long histroy with a large population .Therefore , there are so few opportunities to find a job even a good job which can decide one’s life happiness . And getting high marks has become a necessary condition to have a good job and future . The condition of econemy in America is better than that in China , so there are more employment opportunities in America . American parents think profession is not distinguished whether it is noble or nidering as long as they can survive in society .3.Different social conditionsSo far , social security system and old-age care have not been perfect in China . Many Chinese parents take their children as their private possession in order to receive the children’s return , which is reflected in the methods of education . For this reason , their children’s high scores have become their origin of pride . But in America , there is a prosper development of econemy and sane social security system , so American parents don’t count on their children’s support . They see educating child to be an independent , conscientious and kindhearted person as their duties .4.Different traditional culture12In China , people advocate collectivism which emphasize the collective interests more important than personal interests . Therefore , Chinese parents usually replace children’s interests by their own wills and thoughts . They design children’s future standing in the adult angle . What’s more , in Chinese family , parents can raise their children in the lifetime . However , stressing personality , upholding individual development and caring about personal benefit are all the cores of American culture . Rationalistic American parents insist that children after 18 years old should be independent and not rely on their parents .Ⅲ.The results of two different kinds of family education13: The results of family education in the two countries also display obvious differences because of the differences of education concepts , aim , methods and contents . These are mainly reflected in five aspects .1.Ability of adapting to the societyMost Ameican children can adapt to the society more smoothly than many Chinese children . They can face and overcome setbacks more easily .2.Ability of living independentlyCompared with independent American children , Chinese children have particularly much requirements and strong dependence ,and they always want to get others’ care .3.Interpersonal relationshipsAs a result of parents’overprotection , Chinese children have few ablities of personal interaction . American children are opposite at this point .4.Responsibility of supporting the oldGenerally speaking , Many American children lack the sense of responsibility to support their parents in comparison with Chinese children .5.The relationship among family membersAs a whole , the relationship among Chinese family members is more harmony than that among American family . The relationship of Chinese family is very close , but in America ,family members look like separate individuals .Ⅳ. Discussions and Suggestions14:In this thesis , it is only a generic comparative study on family education in America and China . Of course , there is also distinctiveness on it . In addition , compared with Chinese family education , American family education also has its obvious shortage . So the aim of this thesis is not totally to repudiate Chinese family education or wholly to accept American family education . In the end ,by the comparative study on family education in America and China , the writer wants to cause reform ideas of Chinese family education in order to improve Chinese education level .According to our country’s special circumstances, the number of one-child family is becoming larger , so family education must be improved in the project of educational reform and development and family education must be combined with school education and social education. Therefore, it is necessary to change traditional family education ideas .(1) Chinese parents should educate their children in social environment , in other words , theyshould not only teach their children the knowledge of survival , but also the responsibilities for the society .(2) Chinese parents must cultivate their children’s consciousness of independence,self-support , cooperation and the spirit of caring for others .(3) In China , education for all-around development should be vigorously advocated andimplemented effectively .(4) Much can be learned from each other on the ways of family education for America andChina .In a word , family education is very important . With the development of society , all aspects of family education needs to be improved .Epilogue:This is the first time for me to write thesis in English , and I haven’t had enough knowledge and experience , so there must be some shortcomings . I will appreciate it that my teacher can be kind enoug to point the mistakes and help me to correct them . In the meantime , I will study hard to know more about family education in America and China and make greater progress in the future .References :1.《浅谈中美家庭教育的差异》高维亮王丽艳（《科学时代》 2006.11）2.《学前儿童家庭教育(修订版)》李生兰华东师范大学出版社3.《美国家庭教育的启示》李盈（《教育实践与研究》2005.04）4. 《Gua Sha Treatment》郑晓龙导演5. 《不同文化传统下中美家庭教育中的评价比较》唐梅（《世界教育信息》2007.4）(加标注12)6.《论中美家庭教育的差异》曾芝兰（《太原师范学院学报》(社会科学版)2006.1）7. 校选修课《…………》授课教师：……8. 《中美家庭教育的对比与分析》（《联合早报网》）9.《The Pacifier》Adam Shankman10.《中美家庭教育比较分析及对策研究》李子银（《当代教育论坛》2007.06）（加标注13）11.Sina blog “tingting and her mother ”/jenniferyuting12．《American Family Education》ailin 中央编译出版社13.《East look , West see》zhaihua中图书店出版社14. 《中美家庭教育的六点比较》王乐（《家教指南》2008年第五期）15.《北大批判－中国高等教育有病》薛涌江苏文艺出版社16.《造就小主人：教导孩子在做家务中养成勤劳、负责的美德》帕特丽夏H·斯普林科知识产权出版社12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14。
中美育儿差异英文作文英文：When it comes to parenting, there are notabledifferences between the ways in which Chinese and American parents approach the upbringing of their children. These differences stem from cultural values, historical backgrounds, and societal expectations that shape how each society views the role of parents and the needs of children. In this essay, I will explore the contrasts between Chinese and American parenting, offering personal insights and examples to illustrate these differences.In the United States, parenting tends to prioritize the individual child's development and independence. Parents often encourage their children to express their opinions, make their own decisions, and explore their interests. For example, when I was growing up in the States, my parents often asked for my input on family decisions, such as where we should go on vacation or what we should have for dinner.They valued my voice and treated me as a member of the family whose thoughts and opinions mattered.Another aspect of American parenting is the emphasis on a balanced lifestyle. American parents strive to strike a healthy balance between academics, extracurricular activities, and leisure time. They want their children to excel in school but also encourage them to participate in sports, arts, and other hobbies. Growing up, my parents enrolled me in various after-school activities like soccer and piano lessons, while also allowing me free time to hang out with friends or relax at home.In contrast, Chinese parenting often places a strong emphasis on academic success and discipline. Many Chinese parents believe that a child's education is the key to a successful future, so they invest a lot of time and energy into ensuring their children perform well in school. This can sometimes lead to high levels of stress and pressurefor children. When I was visiting a friend's family in China, I noticed that the parents closely monitored their child's study habits and provided additional tutoring toensure they excelled in their classes.Chinese parents also tend to have a more authoritative style of parenting, which involves setting clear rules and expectations for their children. There is a strong focus on respect for authority figures and obedience. For instance, when my friend misbehaved, his parents swiftly addressed the issue and set strict consequences to correct the behavior. This approach is rooted in traditional Confucian values that emphasize hierarchy and respect for elders.Despite these differences, it's important to note that both Chinese and American parents ultimately want the best for their children. They may have different approaches, but their goals are the same: to raise happy, healthy, and successful individuals. As globalization brings cultures closer together, there is a growing exchange of parenting ideas, and many parents are finding ways to blend the strengths of both approaches.In conclusion, while Chinese and American parenting styles have distinct characteristics, they each offervaluable insights into how to raise children effectively. By learning from one another, parents can adopt the best practices from each culture and create a nurturing environment that supports their children's growth and development.中文：在育儿方面，中美之间的差异非常明显。
中美父母育儿差异英文作文Title: Parental Differences in Raising Children: A Global Dialogue。
1. Unleashing Creativity。
In the United States, parents often foster independence and creativity, encouraging their kids to "try and fail" as they believe in the power of self-discovery. "From the moment they walk, they're given room to paint, sing, and explore." Conversely, Chinese parenting, rooted in harmony and respect, might guide children to excel in specific skills, "training them like a martial artist, every move meticulously planned."2. Learning Habits。
American schools emphasize individual learning, with homework often seen as a tool for self-motivation. "Achild's bedtime might be filled with reading, while inChina, it's more about group study sessions." This difference reflects the different educational philosophies, where the US values personal growth, while Chinaprioritizes group cohesion.3. Emotional Expression。
中美教育孩子差异英文作文英文：Growing up in China and later moving to the United States has given me a unique perspective on the differences in educating children between these two countries. From my experience, I've noticed several distinct contrasts in both the approach and the outcomes of education.In China, education places a heavy emphasis on rote memorization and academic achievement. Children are often subjected to rigorous study schedules and intense pressure to excel in standardized tests. For example, I remember spending countless hours drilling vocabulary and mathematical formulas to prepare for exams like the Gaokao. This approach instills discipline and a strong work ethic but may also stifle creativity and critical thinking.On the other hand, the American education system tends to prioritize holistic development and individuality. Whileacademic success is still important, there's greater emphasis on creativity, problem-solving, and personal growth. In American schools, I found more opportunities for hands-on learning, group projects, and extracurricular activities. For instance, I participated in science fairs and drama clubs, which allowed me to explore my interests beyond the confines of textbooks.Moreover, the classroom atmosphere in the U.S. is often more relaxed and interactive compared to the more formal setting in China. Teachers encourage students to voicetheir opinions, ask questions, and engage in discussions. This fosters a sense of autonomy and critical thinkingskills from an early age. In contrast, Chinese classrooms typically follow a more hierarchical structure, where students are expected to listen attentively to the teacher without much room for debate or questioning.In terms of outcomes, the Chinese education system tends to produce students who excel in standardized tests and demonstrate strong academic prowess. However, this often comes at the expense of well-being and mental health.The intense pressure to succeed can lead to high levels of stress, anxiety, and even depression among students. In contrast, while American students may not always top international rankings, they often develop a broader range of skills such as communication, creativity, and adaptability, which are increasingly valued in today's global economy.Overall, both education systems have their strengths and weaknesses. The Chinese approach prioritizes academic excellence and discipline, whereas the American approach focuses more on individuality and holistic development. By recognizing and incorporating the best elements of each system, we can create a more balanced and effective approach to educating children.中文：在中国长大后搬到美国生活，让我对这两个国家的儿童教育有了独特的看法。
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中美家庭之间的差异英语作文**Differences in Chinese and American Family Cultures** Family, being the fundamental unit of society, plays a pivotal role in shaping the values, traditions, and behaviors of its members. The cultural backgrounds of China and the United States, being vastly different, naturally give rise to distinct family dynamics and practices. This essay delves into the disparities in family structures, communication styles, roles of parents, and educational approaches between Chinese and American families.**Family Structures**In China, the extended family system prevails, with grandparents, parents, and children often living under the same roof. This arrangement promotes strong familial bonds and a sense of collective responsibility. Conversely, in the United States, the nuclear family is more common, consisting primarily of parents and their children. This setup encourages a more individualistic approach, with a stronger emphasis on personal freedom and independence.**Communication Styles**Communication within Chinese families tends to be indirect and implicit, with members often relying on nonverbal cues and contextual understanding. This approach can lead to a deeper understanding among family members but can also create misunderstandings due to the assumption of shared knowledge. In contrast, American families tend to favor direct and explicit communication, with a strong emphasis on clarity and openness. This style promotes transparency but may sometimes lack the nuance and depth found in Chinese communication.**Roles of Parents**In Chinese families, parents often play a more authoritative role, with strict rules and expectations that are expected to be obeyed without question. This approach, while fostering discipline and respect, can also stifle creativity and independent thinking. By contrast, American parents tend to adopt a more permissive parenting style, encouraging children to express their opinions and make their own decisions. This fosters a more autonomous and innovative mindset but may also lead to a lack of structure and discipline.**Educational Approaches**Education is highly valued in both cultures, but the approaches taken differ significantly. Chinese families often prioritize academic excellence, with a strong focus on exams and grades. This can lead to a high level of academic achievement but may also cause excessive stress and a narrow focus on academic pursuits. In contrast, American families tend to place greater emphasis on fostering a child's interests and passions, encouraging them to explore various fields and pursue their dreams. This approach cultivates a more rounded and well-rounded individual but may also lead to a lack of focus and achievement in academic areas.In conclusion, the disparities in family cultures between China and the United States are multifaceted and reflect the deep-rooted differences in their respective cultures. Understanding these differences can help us appreciate the unique strengths and values of both cultures and foster better cross-cultural communication and understanding.**中美家庭文化差异探微**家庭作为社会的基本单位，在塑造其成员的价值观、传统和行为方面起着至关重要的作用。
吉林华侨外国语学院毕业论文Comparative Study of the Differences on ChildrenFamily Education between China and AmericaI. Introduction原创英语毕业论文请咨询QQ253771735It is obvious that children family education is one of the most important parts of education process. Children family education, as the elementary stage of all kinds of educations, is the first step that the children get in touch with the society. Family education is not only the education of the earliest education but also the whole-life education. Whatever the growth of the individual and the development of the entire society, the Family education also plays an irreplaceable role. Because of the different political attitudes, social systems, culture backgrounds, Children family education in different countries have different characteristics.This thesis tends to analysis the differences and the reasons on children family education between China and America. In the concept of children family education, Chinese parents always pay attention to exam education. American family encourages children growing freely. They pay more attention to train their children’s independent ability. In the method of children family education, the pattern of Chinese children family education can be aptly to be described as parents-dominated pattern, while American children family education tends to be democratic.Both Chinese children family education and American children family education have their own characteristics and it’s hard to tell which is better than the other. Through the genera l comparison of two countries’ children family education, the paper puts forward some suggestions for our countries’ children cultivation, hoping that Chinese children family education can become more rational and more perfect.II. Definitions原创英语毕业论文请咨询QQ2537717352.1 The Definition of Family EducationWhat is family education about? Most people including some parents may say that family education simply means raising and educating. However, it is never the case. Family education is more than raising and educating.A General Introduction of Chen Heqin’s Thoughts on Preschool Education definesfamily education as “Family education is a society use to educate new generation with aims and systems” (Chen Heqin, 2006). It can be proved that as in the period of early childhood, family education processes are critical for elementary-school-age children’s learning and development.According to the traditional concept family education is parents educate their children. Yet, the definition of family education should be extended. Family education is not only the action of family but concerns the whole society. Family education is not only the way that parents or elder generation educate the child or teenage in family, but all the family members educate each other. Family education is not only the education of the pre-school education, but also all life education.2.2 The Definition of Children Family EducationIncreasing attention has been paid to children family education by the modern society, and it gets a hot spot of society, which is closely related to tens of thousands of families’ vital benefits and urgent need.What is the definition of children family education?原创英语毕业论文请咨询QQ253771735Just as Phierbaha say “Parents’biggest false is they stand in their position and interfere children’s nature development.” (Phierbaha, 2001) Children Family Education is “A social activity with the purpose of get the children involved in under the influence of education. Children Family Education is a basic part of education, with school education and social education to become an organism.”(Zhao Zhongxin, 2003)A great man said that the basis of a country's modernization lies in talents, the basis of talents lies in education, and the basis of education lies in family. China is a country with emphasis on the home education. Throughout the ages, many men of insight work delight in the field of children family education, and accumulate quite substantial achievements. In general, children family education maintains a good momentum of growth; it has been brought into the focus of people.2.3 The Definition of CultureCulture has many definitions, and it affects everything people do in their society because of their ideas, values, attitudes, and normative or expected patterns of behavior. Culture is not genetically inherited, and cannot exist on its own, but is always shared by members of a society.Berger defines culture as “the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one group from another” (Berger, 2003),which is passedfrom generation to generation, it is changing all the time because each generation adds something of its own before passing it on.Culture is a complex concept, and no single definition of it has achieved consensus in the literature. So, out of the many possible definitions examined, the following definition guides this study “Culture is a set of shared and enduring meaning, values, and beliefs that characterize national, ethnic, or other groups and orient their behaviour”(Zhao Zhongxin, 2003).III. Comparison of the Concepts of Children Family Education between China and America3.1 Concepts of Chinese Children Family Education (CCFE)From ancient times to modern times, family education has been playing an important role in the national educational cause. Nowadays, increasing attention has been paid to children family education by the modern society, and it gets a hot spot of society, which is closely related to tens of thousands o f families’ vital benefits and urgent need. Children family education maintains a good momentum of growth in China. It gets more and more important to Chinese families. Throughout the ages, many men of insight work in the field of home education and accumulate quite substantial achievements. China is an oriental country with a long history whose deep educational culture includes the elements of excellent family education. As we all known, China’s concepts lies in the moral instructions first; the respect for old; the care for the young; the cultivation of moral character; the determination of being strong; learned profound knowledge, careful consideration and so on.China had a long history, at the same time, it reserves more old culture, especially is affe cted by feudal farmer’s idea for a long period. Its culture value is conservative and cautious, which lacks of adventure spirits and creation consciousness. Chinese people are educated to be obedient, comparative and lack of an environment to accept new ideas on the whole.3.2 Concepts of American Children Family Education (ACFE)No matter which country you come from, what nationality you belong to, all think that the family is a person’s first school, and the parent is the first teacher. Either China or America, either the ancient times or the modern times, family education is always in the most fundamental position.The American parents of ancient times, fully realized this truth, they guided the children must listen to section of stories before sleeping, and this is a fine tradition of American family education. They should foster the desire for seeking knowledge. The most important characteristic of the American family education lies in the educational goal. Education is not the preparation for earning their living, but for survival. The learned education they emphasize has the value of molding one’s mind, one kind of value which has nothing to do with the utility or the occupation consideration.Americans pay attention to personality, their value orientation is based on the individualism. They lay stress on their own benefits, advocate individual improvement and find their own true value. It is the core of American culture. An American scholar pointed out: In a democratic society, every citizen has his own goal, which is he. In the family, individual is the most basic one, which is the valuable, independent from his family relation and doesn’t depend on others. So in American family, parents used to treat themselves and their children as two separate individual.3.3 The Differences of Concepts between CCFE and ACFEAs we all know, China is a socialist country and most Western countries belong to capitalist countries. And, they have different history and cultures. China advocates Confucianism and the western countries advocate the revival of literature and art.Firstly, the also most important point is that their attitude towards the position of family institution's position is different. In china's traditional family, parents' authoritative consciousness plays a leading role while American mainly emphasizes struggle, equality, democracy and human rights.Secondly,they lay stress on their own benefits, advocate individual improvement and find their own true value. It is the core of American culture. An American scholar pointed out: In a democratic society, every citizen has his own goal, which is he. Chinese pay attention to general character. They have a conception. The conception is collective spirit. In other words, it means considering things as a whole. It emphasizes collective interest more important than individual interest. Chinese consider that a person is living in contrast with other people. From ancient time to the present, self, this conception results from contrast with other people, that is, individual value only can live with others’ relations in Chinese society.Thirdly, the most obvious one lie in the difference in emotional education and corporal punishment. M aybe the Chinese traditional culture emphasizes “reserve”, theChinese family is not good at expressing love, and the emotional education is very weak. The communication between Chinese parents and the child is characteristic of China. And in the Chinese family , such characters as no, cannot, won’t do, do not appear repeatedly, the Chinese collective education is accustomed to saying to the child should besides using the negative term to instruct the child’s behavior. This is the manifesto of guardian authoritative coloring.According to the investigation, in the America family, parents show their appreciation to the children by using the encouraging language. They pay great attention to individual quality and the emotional communication. The family lays emphasis on the construction and the cultivation of emotion. They can vacate their time to talk with the child, listen attentively t o the child’s aspirations, and emphasize heart to heart communication. Moreover, the American parents put the praise in the first place; they think that this may ra ise child’s self-confidence. But the Chinese modest attitude causes the guardian not to be glad to do this, because they think that it can cause the child to be arrogant, they like nit picking and strengthening child’s weakness.3.4 The Causes of the Differences between CCFE and ACFE3.4.1 Different Cultural BackgroundsAny kinds of ideas will be showed by the culture in a specific form. The concepts of China’s children family education are forced by the China’s traditional culture. The Chinese traditional Confucian culture emphasizes “the cultivation of one’s moral character, the running of one’s family, the administration of a state, the peace and security of the world”(Ai Lin, 2005). In this directional thought, family education is bestowed on the direct social significance. In addition, the Chinese traditional culture also regards family e ducation and children’s individual growth as the direct correlative causes and effects. The education’s goal is for earning their living, for honor.American culture was totally a Christian culture which was introduced by the immigrant from Europe. If we want to resource the American culture, we are indeed to resource the religion development in Europe. American culture takes individual as a focus paying great attention to individual freedom and right. And in education, Americans place the education in prominent status, with the emphasis of the cultivation of individuality. Many American writers in the literary world wrote a lot of famous works in which independence and equality.He has written in his book that "Infancy conforms to nobody, all conform to it, so that one baby commonly makes four or fiveout of the adults who prattle and play to it, so God has armed youth and puberty and manhood no less with its own piquancy and charm, and made it enviable and gracious and its claims not to be put by .if it will stand by itself.” (Ai Lin，2005) According to that, we can see the real source of the independence in the American culture. The American culture takes individual as a focus paying great attention to individual freedom and right. And in education, Americans place the education in prominent status, with the emphasis of the cultivation of individuality.3.4.2 Different Social ConditionsSocial conditions are also the factor to form the different concepts between China Family Education and America Family Education. As we all known, China is a socialist country and America belongs to capitalist country. To American, religious tradition still retains the formidable influence even in modern times. It not only has the strong religious coloring, but also it entrusts American education with the internal spiritual value. The parents also focus this spiritual belief religious very much in the home education. For example, they must thank God before eating, when doing anything, they must judge from the God’s standard, and every weekend, all members of the family must go to the church to make the Mass, so as to, maintain the pure land of mind forever.American has good economic conditions, perfect old-age social system. American parents don’t have the idea that rearing children against old age. Instead, they think when they become old; they can go to old people’s home to live the rest of their life. So they rear the children to 18 years old, who become independent persons, and they finish their jobs without considering what the children will be in the future. They don’t care about whether the children will bring honor to them or not.By comparison, China, a nation which economic condition is poor, has incomplete social old-age system, and has some old conception questions. Chinese parents consider that children’s education is connected with the rest of their life. They treat the children as their own property; require children to pay back for them. And the thing that presents it in their ways is education. Many Chinese parents treat the thing of beating children asa personal affair. They think no one can interfere.3.4.3 Different Thinking PatternsThe Chinese parents care about the reputation in educating the child, thinking educating the child to become a useful person is their achievement, but if not, theparents feel shameful. But the most important point is that their attitude towards the position of family institution’s position is also different. In china’s traditional fa mily, parents’ authoritative consciousness plays a leading r ole while in American family mainly emphasize struggle, equality, democracy and human rights.Another thinking pattern reflects in the economic way. In China, earning money to support one’s family an d managing the wealth are adult’s matter. When having no money they can ask the parents for some. Even if after getting married, they can also do this. The Chinese parents always render economic assistance gratis to the children, and try every means to satisfy the children with t he money, and indulge the child’s excessive consuming desire.While in American, the parents do not supply the money for the child regularly, but issue the child a fixed fund regularly. And they help the child to set up the correct consciousness of managing finances, foster a good habit of managing money matters, besides these, they also pay great attention to raising basic quality of managing money matters. The American parents teach the child to make plans for budget items, learn to spend money reasonably; They encourage the child to work outside to gain income by themselves; They educate the child to store up the wealth, not to spend money freely; They help the child learn to donate, help other people; They educate the child to be honest, have the self-respect facing money; They tell the child saving money is a virtue; And they teach the child to hold the opportunity of managing money matters and make the correct decision, and be ready to serve others.IV. Comparison of the Methods of Children Family Educations between China and America4.1 The Methods of CCFE and ACFEThe methods of family education are the concrete measure of education contents. The choices of which education methods are connected closely to a nation’s custom, culture and history. At the same time, it is restricted by education aims. Conversely, whether the parents can use the scientific education methods properly is connected to the realization of family education’s aims and contents.Consequently ,so many countries are researching that how to teach the children and how to creating the better family education, but ,in the world ,many methods were only combined all kinds of family education ignorantly ,there must have a badinfluence ,when we combined with the different family education ,we must pay attention to that we should be use the merits of the education ,must be knowing what it is and why it is ,though analyzing the cause of the environment and find out the reasons of the education .thus like this ,we can create the perfect family education and the future of our country will be better.4.1.1 The Advantages of CCFEThe concepts of China’s Family Education are forced by the China’s traditional culture. The Chinese traditional Confucian cult ure emphasizes “the cultivation of one’s moral character, the running of one’s family, the administration of a state, the peace and security of the world” (Ai Lin, 2005). Therefore, the Chinese parents have regarded the morals as the highest value orientation in the education. In that case, the guardian trains the child to practice the moral culture, cultivates mental poise, self-restraining, emphasizes reservation, and the idea of social rank.The Chinese parents of ancient times fully realized this truth, they guided the children in reading the Four Books and the Five Classics when they are young, all the various schools of thought, stimulated their desire for seeking knowledge.The parents are child's models: usually a simple movement is more effective than the inculcation of ten thousand instructions. However, the traditional family education in China, on account of the respective differences in more aspects is different from that in American. They have their own characteristics between regions and cultures.The main connotation of Chinese family education is the mercy, righteousness, the ritual, the wisdom, the honesty, loyalty, forgiveness, and the Chinese child was taught by historical story, ethics, loyalty, filial piety and integrity when he was young. Thank to these moral principle, the relationship among people in China is amiable. We conquer the natural disaster based on the concept—one is in trouble, others try to their best to help.4.1.2 The Disadvantages of CCFEWith the development of educational cause, American educational thoughts penetrate slowly through the East. When facing the traditional and modern thoughts, Chinese parents are at a loss as to what to choose. Therefore, directing at some bad phenomena, we regard it as necessary to understand.Firstly, children have less right to speak, that is to say, Chinese parents require their children to obey the rules, and have few different ideas. As the American presidentNixon said “the task of Chinese education system is to train children into a person who is docile, completely listen to elder generation. In this way, they lose Chinese Darwin and Einstein.”(Huang Xu, 2004)Secondly, Chinese children have limited right to choose and most of them would like to do things according to parents’ w illingness.Thirdly, Chinese parents always appear with an image of authority so their statuses are higher than their children at home.Fourthly, Chinese parents always destroy children’s rights of privacy. For example, their school bags are searched; diaries are peeked.There are a lot of problems emerging out in CCFE, which is still weak. The education expert concerned, who made the long-term pursuit of investigations, thought that 2/3 CCFE is improper. All the analysis justifies the conclusion: the first, malignant events erupt unceasingly. It not only indicates the importance of children family education, but indicates the importance and necessity of carrying on scientific Family Education; the second, in current home education, there is still erroneous zone. It may be summarized as three excess and one excessive height: that is , quite some parents are excessively concerned with the children, excessively retrained and nosed into the children’s affairs, excessively chatter and criticize the children, and something excessive is expected of the children. The third, under the market economy condition, there is the multiple concept of value, the only child community grows as well as the divorce families increase and so on, all this brings about many unprecedented new situations and new problems; The fourth, rural population account for 80%, the countryside housing disperses, the condition is bad, guardian’s cultural quality is somewhat low, the countryside’s Family Education has become the key and difficult point in developing family education.4.1.3 The Advantages of ACFEThe A merican emphasizes the child’s power of understanding. They like letting the child practice by him, going to the nature, seeking the knowledge from life. Their study resides in many kinds of forms. The American family has the special cooking class, the hard-work class and the playroom. They do not think that play and study are conflicting with each other, and encourage the child to study outside, pay great attention to the child’s ability to ponder. The parents usually lead the child in seeking the nature’s mystery; help them know about the society. They carry out Dewey’s education is life,school is society. They encourage the child to go to the library, the museum to read the books he is interested in, and participate in the social practice.Firstly, children have their right to speak, in other words, they can show their opinions on family affairs. American parents inspire their children to say what they want to say.Secondly, American children have right to choose, when the children start to show their ability to cognize things, they would like the children to choose by themselves. The children can choose games, books, friends, jobs and so on. American parents wouldn’t put the ir opinions on their children. Most of the time, their role is to lead the children to choose, or they only stand behind the children, to give them confidence.Thirdly, American parents can make friends with their children; they can communicate on the base of equality.Fourthly, American parents respect children’s rights of privacy.4.1.4 The Disadvantages of ACFEAs we all known, America belongs to capitalist country. So the American pays more attention on the economic benefit. The relationship among people is cheat; there are lack of true sentiments, even in the children and the parents. For example: the parents do not provide the economic help after the marriage of the children even after the children is 18.According to the report from American Union association, in America, a number of children are lack of communication. American think that every member in a family, he or she should had his or her own space. In their opinions, they can't interfere in each other even they are in a family.It means his has little time to stay with their parents. So they have less respon sibility to their parents. But, in Chinese people’s eyes, it’s no a good idea to leave their parents. It may lose the chances to communicate with each other.Different from Chinese family education, American indulgent type of family education had more harmful affection. Because over indulgent, it made a lot of social problems, such as, teenage crime. In radio or TV, we sometimes can get information thata 15-year-old boy shot his friend in the middle school.4.2 The Differences of Methods between CCFE and ACFEThe Differences of methods between CCFE and ACFE reflected in many aspects. If the child is fight, Chinese parents will stop it at once, because the Chinese family andthe Chinese education think that a good child will not fight. Most of Chinese parents fear their own child will suffer losses, and also fear hurting others. The thought of dealing with fight in Chinese families, is based on the Confucian idea of friendly and harmonious relations.When American parents see the child fight, they will stand by. American guardians are based on the ideal of maintaining the personal interest prominently, achieving and safeguarding individual rights and interests from any injuries. American thinks only individual rights and interests are protected and respected, then there will be the harmony in society and equality of each person.Generally sp eaking, in American families, “Parents mainly use an equal way to educate their children. They re spect children’s personality and rights. Children, in the family, are treated as independent individuals. Parents and children are equal.”(Delis, 1982) By comparison, Chinese family education’s methods lack of equality. Chinese parents don’t treat their ch ildren on the same level as themselves. Instead, parents stand for the elder generation and the children stand for younger generation.V. ConclusionThrough the analysis above, we can easily conclude that there are numbers of differences between Chinese children family education and American family education. The most obvious difference lies in the concept. In the concept of children family education, Chinese family centers on training their children into a talent. Chinese parents always ignore practical skills, such as: living skill, working skill, communicative skill etc. However the American family pays more attention to the ability of children’s self-living. In the method of children family education, the pattern of Chinese children family education can be aptly to be described as parents-dominated one, while American children family education tends to be democratic one. And each of them has its own advantages and its shortcomings; we should advance the family educational modernization instantaneously. Therefore, in my opinion, on the one hand, we need inherit and develop the fine educational tradition of ancient China; on the other hand, we need derive the essence from American family education, and promote the reform family education characteristic of China. So Chinese family education should be adjusted reasonably, it mainly includes the following 4 aspects:1. first of all, family educational idea should be modernized, we should reject obsolete educational idea, keep pace with the times.2. Establish guardian’s concept of law in education, and solve the problem of the parent’s doing educational work in accordance with the law; Enhance family educational consciousness of democracy, respect child, equal communication.3. Adopting the scientific method of encouragement, guidance, and tolerance, enhancing the child’s self-respect, the self-confidence and the desire to do better.4. Follow closely development of the knowledge economy and the information age, further open up the family educational mentality, enhance opening consciousness, enhance the family educational compatibility; Solve the education tendency - regard wisdom and belittle morality, promote organic synthesis between intelligence factors and the non-intelligence factors, and educate the child to learn to study and seek knowledge; inherit Chinese outstanding family educational tradition. Meanwhile the child must also face the world, absorb and introduce the quintessence foreign ideology and culture, and carry out the communication between Eastern and Western family education.。
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1. Chinese families often prioritize filial piety, which means children are expected to respect and obey their parents. This can sometimes lead to a hierarchical family structure, where parents have the final say in decision-making. In contrast, American families tend to emphasize individualism and independence, allowing children more freedom to express their opinions and make their own choices.2. In China, it is common for several generations to live together under one roof. This promotes a strong sense of family unity and support. On the other hand, American families often encourage young adults to move out and live independently once they reach a certain age, fosteringself-reliance and personal growth.3. Education is highly valued in both Chinese andAmerican families, but the approach may differ. Chinese parents often place great importance on academic success and may push their children to excel in school. American parents, on the other hand, may focus more on a well-rounded education, encouraging their children toparticipate in extracurricular activities and developsocial skills.4. The role of gender within the family can also vary between China and the United States. In traditional Chinese families, gender roles may be more defined, with women expected to take on domestic responsibilities and men to be the breadwinners. In American families, there is generally more gender equality, with both parents sharing household chores and career responsibilities.5. Communication styles within the family can also differ. Chinese families may place a greater emphasis on indirect communication and nonverbal cues, while American families tend to be more direct and open in their communication. This can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or cultural clashes between family members.6. Finally, celebrations and holidays are celebrated differently in Chinese and American families. Chinese families often gather for elaborate feasts and celebrations during festivals like Chinese New Year, placing great importance on family unity and tradition. American families, on the other hand, may celebrate holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas with festive meals and gift exchanges, focusing on gratitude and togetherness.In conclusion, there are several key differences between Chinese and American families. These differencescan be seen in their values, family structure, education, gender roles, communication styles, and celebrations. Understanding and appreciating these differences can help foster cultural understanding and respect betweenindividuals from different backgrounds.。
