Different economic form
China has a long history with a large population. Therefore, there are so few opportunities to find a good job. And getting
high marks has become a
Different historical background Different economic form Different social conditions Different thinking patterns
Different historical background
Western Countries
Educate children by the method of „letting go‟ but „not indulging‟. Encourage children to seek knowledge from life and nature.
The reasons for the differences
of them.
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Different thinking patterns
The 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, the parents feel shameful. In Chinese family, parents' authoritative consciousness plays a leading role. In America, family mainly emphasizes equality, democracy and human rights, which is quamily education
China
Care about whether the children have a promising future, a good job, a good life or not. To develop children’s intellect.
necessary condition to have a good job and future.
The condition of economy in
America is better than that in China.
Different social conditions
China is a socialist country and C h i n e s e p a r e n t s t r e a t th e children as their own property
and require children to pay back
for them. America belongs to capitalist
country. American has good
economic conditions, perfect oldage social system. They don't care about whether the children will bring honor to them or not.
Conclusion
There are many differences in family education between China and western countries and each has its strong points and weak points.
We should reject the dross and absorb the cream
with a short history, with the influence of muti culture and sense of worth, it is easy to accept new thoughts and culture. So America children are better at taking risks and innovating.
The aim of family education
China
Expect the child to be a “dragon”. In Chinese:“Wang zi cheng long”.
Western Countries
Expect the child to be a man with the ability of survival. In Chinese:“Wang zi cheng ren”.
The methods of family education
China
Educate children by „control‟ and „seal‟ type. Prepare all things for children in daily life. Pay great attention to children‟s study and their test scores.
Family Education
China VS Western Countries
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The concept of family education The aim of family education The methods of family education The reasons for the differences
China with a long history has a sort of conservative sense of worth, which is lack of spirit of adventure and innovative consciousness.
America is a nation of immigrants
Western Countries
Believe that the growth of children must rely on their own strength and experiences.
To develop children’s ability of independence.