I really don’t want to leave

This post was last edited by ylb913 on 2016-10-16 at 13:19. Generations after generations continue to reproduce in this way; once adults, one must earn money to support their family. It’s important to build a career or find a stable job with a decent income while parents are still young and in good health. One must strive throughout life, for oneself as well as for one’s parents and siblings. China’s traditional culture used to be based on raising children to support one’s old age, but now many people rely on their parents. When children grow up, they can’t rely on their mothers; they must become independent, both financially and emotionally. I’m not just talking about myself; I’m also talking about my children. I have four sisters; I’m the only one who has gone far from home. Yet I earn the most, and I send money back to my family; I also go home when there are urgent matters. My own son has gone even further away – he went to study abroad. The flight, without any layovers, lasts 14 hours. There’s nothing we can do but let him go; after all, even if we have only one child, once he grows up, he can’t be controlled by his parents.

Sigh, actually it’s mainly my fault. After I left home, only two people remained there; my sister had already gotten married. What worries me the most is their health. I’m already in my thirties, and things aren’t going well for me outside. It’s completely impossible at the moment to bring them to live with me, and since they’re old now, it’s uncertain whether we’ll ever be able to reunite as a family in the future!

Once my work settles down, I’ll bring my parents over right away. It’s something that should be done only once in a lifetime, and there may be obstacles, but taking action is simpler than just thinking about it!

Lao Yu said it very well; no need to add more

My parents were happy when I went back, and they cried when I left; I’ve experienced that often too. I also work outside; I can relate

Nature is a cycle; it is through cycling that differences arise, colors emerge, and development is driven forward. Humans are no exception.

Schooling is fine, but for work, it’s better to be close to home

It seems the poster shares my feelings – after being away for over a decade, I still managed to return to my hometown. Although my income has dropped significantly, I can take care of my elderly family members there.

I’m in my senior year of college; I just signed a job with Great Wall Motor. I don’t have any work experience yet, so I can’t really understand it