1、,in,China &,western countries,Family education,Introdution,As we all know, Family is the first school for children. our parents are our first teachers, and their ways of teaching us and their concepts may affect our whole life. So ,family education is so important that parents all pay attention to i
2、t.,What is the family education ?,Introdution,Books,Introdution,TV series and Movies,Introdution,However, according to the different background of the culture, the Chinese parents educating measures are different from the western countries.,1、The values of family education 2、The focuses of family ed
3、ucation 3、Independence development 4、Financial education,Focus on:,The Values of Family Education,In China：,In western countries:, Children are too young to make decisions. Parents arrange everything. Honor their family, Children are as equal as any members in the families. Self reliance Individual
4、realization.,The targets of family education,Western education is not the preparation for earning their living. “The learned education” has the value of molding ones mind, making their children to be what they want to be and living a happy life. This kind of value which has nothing to do with the ut
5、ility or the occupation consideration.,In Western countries,The targets of family education,In China,The Chinese parents care about the reputation in educating the child. Educating the child to become a useful person and have a good job are their achievements, but if not, the parents feel shameful.
6、The educations goals are for earning their living and for obtaining honor. they ignore the development of children themselves.,Western parents give more encouragement and support to their children so as to make their children be more confident. so their children also will be more positive to improve
7、 themselves and be more excellent.,The attitude for children shortcomings,In Western countries,The attitude for children shortcomings,In China,While the Chinese parents tend to give more pressure to the children. sometimes they even criticize or punish them. They saw more drawbacks of their children
8、 instead of advantages. And the kids are apt to lose confidence.,In China：Lopsided development Common morals - obedience Keep the children inside the house. Emphasize on the study of text books.,The Focuses of Family Education,In western countries: All- round education Individual personalities- crea
9、tivity Encourage the chilren to explore and practice. Arouse the childrens curiosity and imagination.,The focus of family education,Western parents are more concerned about the development of children healthy beliefs. Thus they care about psychological need and share inner emotions with each other.P
10、arents often have discussion with children, and children will also consult with parents when they are in tight spots.,In Western countries,The focus of family education,In China,By contrary, Chinese parents usually focuse on physiological requirements, including: foods、clothes . Even some parents do
11、 not know what is psychological needs. Children will get depressed、frustrated when they face with obstacles.,Independence Development,In China：Learning is the top priority.Everything else is done by parents.King or queen in the house,In western countries: Independence is emphasized.Do it by themselv
12、es.,The training of independence,The Western parents pay great attention to raising children independence conscious since childhood. Parents give their children an opportunity of getting through something tough and hard. Sometimes children have to solve problems mostly all by themselves.,In Western
13、countries,The training of independence,While , Chinese parents will do everything for children .What children need to do is just study! The parents even want to do something they never did before, In order to make preparation for their kids brighter further.,In China,Financial Education,In China：Ear
14、ning money is thething only for adults.,In western countries: Inspiring the children to get the money through their own efforts.,The Causes of Disparities Between China and the US on Family Upbringing,The causes,historical backgrounds economic patterns social conditions value orientation,Historical
15、backgrounds,the USyoung nationmulticultureinnovative,Chinalong history reserved cultureless innovative,Economic patterns,the US advanced productivitymature job marketc.free flowing laborsd. low living pressure,Chinalow productivitynarrow job marketpoor labor fluidity among industriesd. high living p
16、ressure,Social conditions,the UScomprehensive social security systemfamily nurture is an obligation rather than investment,Chinapoor social security systemstereotype on childens education,Value orientation,the Americans value personalityChinese people attach high importance to collective,Can we find
17、 a balance between the two differences?,We think, it can be. Anyhow, the essence of education is consistent.,Peroration,Although there are many differences in family education between china and western countries, with the extensive intercultural communication, the concept and the way of family educa
18、tion is gradually complementing.,Peroration,Therefore, we not only admit and accept the western good points ,but also succeed and develop our benefits, such as, cultivating kids traditional virtues and the value of moral since childhood.,Peroration,As children ,we have been grown-ups ,we also should
19、 stand our parents position to understand them and learn to care for them.,As parents, whatever they do and how to do it ,they just want to be better for us. Just like Jimmy said to his daughter in the movie “I was just trying to be a good father”. so no parents never love their children.,Peroration,In our opinions ,communication plays the significant role in family education.so try your best to communicate with your parents!,Best wishes,The end,A beautiful wish to you and your family - live a happy life and everything goes well !,
