My philosophy too that topic is a bit different. I agree with the most parts. It is important to realize your own goals and be independent and autonomous but I also think that the family is one fundamental institution in our life. But when the parents cling too much on their children it is really bad for their development. Everyone should learn from your own mistakes and the parents can’t protect the children for every thing and all the time. It is a challenge for all human to grow up and find the right way.
In Austria it is very unequal, some children “leave the nest” when they are 14 and some when they get married but I think it is harder for our parents to let us go. It depends on their education and on every family (how much they are connected). It is also common that two generations life in one house.
I was 14 when I left my home, because my High School was in another city and lived in a dorm there. But I was - and I’m also connected with my home.
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We had the same situation like Bettina in China.
ReplyDeleteMy HS is far from the city, so we live in dorm 5 to 6 days a week, and only get free on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. However, I think you still can spend sometime with your famiy, if you would like to..