Weekly Topic 18: Living with Parents (6.27~7.3)
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This post was last edited by uyuwj on 2011-7-18 14:56. Many couples in China live with their parents; let’s talk about it. 1. Do you live with your parents? 2. Will you live with your parents in the future? Why? 3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after getting married? Why? 4. Do you enjoy life after marriage? 5. How can one live with parents without going crazy? 6. How was your childhood with your parents? 7. What’s your opinion on young couples whose parents are conservative? 8. What can we do for our elderly parents? Thank you to our parents. Thank you to all parents in the world; may they stay healthy and enjoy a peaceful retirement! Please note the weekly topics: 1. There is no need to hide your replies (hidden replies will not earn points). 2. Please do not post spam or meaningless posts. 3. Maximum score: 10 Wealth ； Appropriate extra points may be given to those who conduct good or in-depth discussions. 4. We welcome all sailors to submit valuable suggestions. You can send direct messages to the moderators, post comments under this thread, or send them to the dedicated thread for feedback collection. 5. The foreign language forums are seeking genuine moderators and technical discussants (special recruitment post; other special recruitment posts for foreign language forums). Everyone is welcome to apply actively! Wishing everyone a pleasant work week ahead!
In China, many couples live with their parents; let’s talk about this. 1. Do you live with your parents? No, I don’t live with my parents. 2. Will you live with your parents in the future? Why? Yes, I will live with my parents. I want to repay them. 3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after getting married? Why? I don’t like it, because my partner doesn’t like it either. 4. Do you enjoy life after getting married? Sorry, I haven’t yet. 5. How can one live with parents without going crazy? By listening to certain things and ignoring others. 6. How was your childhood with your parents? My parents were very healthy when I was born. 7. What’s your opinion on young couples who have conservative parents? They have different viewpoints regarding family education. 8. What can we do for our elderly parents? Help them fulfill some of their wishes
1. Do you live with your parents? Yes, I still live with my parents. 2. Will you live with your parents in the future? Why? I’m afraid so, because I bought a house near my parents’ house. 3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after marriage? Why? That’s a question for my wife; I’m sure I won’t live with my in-laws due to the answer to question 2. 4. Do you enjoy life after getting married? Still single. 5. How do you manage living with your parents without going crazy? It’s impossible. I know they do all those things because they love and care for me, but every time they tell me what to do or not to do, it drives me crazy. And they’ll keep doing that until I leave. 6. How was your childhood with your parents? It was a healthy and happy childhood. I believe my childhood was filled with love! 7. What’s your opinion on young couples with conservative parents? Good communication and willingness to compromise will help both sides deal with the problems. 8. What can we do for our elderly parents? For those who don’t live with their parents, I think having a conversation or making a phone call shows that you care about them. Allowing them to offer you some help makes them feel that you still need them. Living a good life yourself and helping them live a good life as well makes them think that you love them.
1. Do you live with your parents? Yes. 2. Will you live with your parents in the future? Why? Yes, I must take care of them. 3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after marriage? Why? I will. 4. Do you enjoy life after you get married? Why not? 5. How to live with your parents without going crazy? Be yourself. 6. How was your childhood with your parents? Left to my parents to take care of me. 7. What’s your opinion on young couples with conservative parents? Live together but without too much interference. 8. What can we do for our elderly parents? Visit them often
1. Do you live with your parents? Yes. I am living with my parents. 2. Will you live with your parents in the future? Why? Perhaps. I am the only son; I need to take care of my elderly parents. 3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after getting married? Why? No. 4. Do you enjoy life after you got married? Yes, my family is very happy. 5. How to live with parents without losing your patience? When differences arise, everyone needs to have good faith in order to resolve them. 6. How was your childhood with your parents? Very happy. 7. What’s your opinion on young couples with conservative parents? As sons or daughters, we need to be patient with conservative parents. 8. What can we do for our elderly parents? We need to talk to them often.
1. Do you live with your parents? No.
2. Will you live with your parents in the future? Why? Maybe; I’m not sure because the future is an “uncertain” thing – everything changes.
3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after getting married? Why? No, I really didn’t want to, because I lived with them before and we were all unhappy.
4. Do you enjoy life after you get married? Perhaps; marriage is a puzzle.
5. How to live with your parents without going crazy? Haha, the solution is not to live with them. In fact, if you’re mature enough, your parents will need your opinions or advice.
6. How was your childhood with your parents? It’s a long story. Life wasn’t easy back then, but I liked it and always remember it.
7. What’s your opinion on young couples with conservative parents? Respect the elders, but make your own decisions after thinking things through.
8. What can we do for our elderly parents? Do you remember that song? It reminds us that no matter what we do or how busy we are, we must visit our parents often. Just as the lyrics say: the elderly don’t need their children’s money; what they truly desire is time to spend with their kids. So I often call them and go home. After all, if the elderly pass away, you lose the chance to talk to them.
2. Will you live with your parents in the future? Why? Maybe; I’m not sure because the future is an “uncertain” thing – everything changes.
3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after getting married? Why? No, I really didn’t want to, because I lived with them before and we were all unhappy.
4. Do you enjoy life after you get married? Perhaps; marriage is a puzzle.
5. How to live with your parents without going crazy? Haha, the solution is not to live with them. In fact, if you’re mature enough, your parents will need your opinions or advice.
6. How was your childhood with your parents? It’s a long story. Life wasn’t easy back then, but I liked it and always remember it.
7. What’s your opinion on young couples with conservative parents? Respect the elders, but make your own decisions after thinking things through.
8. What can we do for our elderly parents? Do you remember that song? It reminds us that no matter what we do or how busy we are, we must visit our parents often. Just as the lyrics say: the elderly don’t need their children’s money; what they truly desire is time to spend with their kids. So I often call them and go home. After all, if the elderly pass away, you lose the chance to talk to them.
Reply 1# uyuwj Many couples in China live with their parents; let’s discuss this topic. 1. Do you live with your parents? Yes, we live with our parents. Since my nephews and daughter started attending kindergarten in 2000, our parents have been living with us to take care of them. 2. Will you continue to live with your parents in the future? Why? We hope to do so, so that we can keep an eye on their health as they get older. But once our children are old enough to take care of themselves, our parents will prefer to live on their own. 3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after getting married? Why? We would like to do that, but it wasn’t possible because they passed away in 1996. 4. Are you happy in your married life? Why or why not? We have experienced happiness, and we expect to continue doing so. How about you? 5. How can one live with parents without losing one’s sanity? Avoid interrupting each other; instead, communicate with them and try to see things from their perspective. 6. How was your childhood with your parents? Our parents took great care of us. 7. What’s your opinion on young couples whose parents are conservative? They should learn to communicate, understand each other, and listen to what their parents have to say. But they shouldn’t interrupt one another. 8. What can we do for our elderly parents? It’s important to give them some privacy and talk with them about their experiences.
1. Do you live with your parents? Sometimes.
2. Will you live with your parents in the future? Why? Yes, I think so. It’s convenient for me to take care of them.
3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after marriage? Why? No.
4. Do you enjoy life after you get married? No.
5. How to live with your parents without going crazy? Communicate more with them.
6. How was your childhood with your parents? My parents cared about me a lot.
7. What’s your opinion on young couples with conservative parents? I think one shouldn’t try to change their minds at all; instead, one should try to adapt to them.
8. What can we do for our elderly parents? Take better care of them
2. Will you live with your parents in the future? Why? Yes, I think so. It’s convenient for me to take care of them.
3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after marriage? Why? No.
4. Do you enjoy life after you get married? No.
5. How to live with your parents without going crazy? Communicate more with them.
6. How was your childhood with your parents? My parents cared about me a lot.
7. What’s your opinion on young couples with conservative parents? I think one shouldn’t try to change their minds at all; instead, one should try to adapt to them.
8. What can we do for our elderly parents? Take better care of them
1. No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. Yes. 5. Remain independent. 6. Very good. 7. Communicate. 8. More attention to them.
1. No. I attended a boarding school when I was 13 years old. 2. No. Because I’ve worked in another city. 3. I don’t like it. My husband has the same opinion. 4. Of course, I feel very good. 5. Just listen to them. 6. Very well. 7. As far as possible, don’t conflict with your parents. 8. Remember to call them frequently and visit them regularly.
Reply 1# uyuwj Many couples live with their parents in China; let’s talk about it. 1. Are you living with your parents? No, I’m not. 2. Will you live with your parents in the future? Why? I think so, because I’m an only child. When my parents are too old to take care of themselves, I will live with them. 3. Would you like to live with your in-laws after getting married? Why? Hmm… I don’t mind living with them. I’m a easy-going girl. 4. Do you enjoy life after you get married? I haven’t gotten married yet, but I think I will. 5. How to live with your parents without going crazy? By communicating. 6. How was your childhood with your parents? Wonderful! I wish I could never grow up; it’s selfish of me, I know that. But I still have those thoughts sometimes. 7. What’s your opinion on young couples whose parents are conservative? It’s tough. What’s important is to never argue with your parents. Just tell them what you’re thinking and how the world has changed. If that doesn’t work, try again later. Just talk, don’t argue. 8. What can we do for our elderly parents? Love them, take care of them, and care for them with all our hearts.