How To Have a Civil Family Discussion Without Arguments, or Even Agreement
As younger generations become evermore literate in traditionally controversial issues, it’s important we remember how to keep the dialogue civil and constructive.
Browsing: Cultural Differences
West Meets East: Parents From Different Cultures Dish on Parenting
In our regular magazine piece ‘West Meets East’, we interview two Beijing families from two different cultural backgrounds about the same topic. This month, we talked to the Zhao family from China and Trivedi-Bajpai family from India about their parenting philosophies.
How Do You Teach Your Kids About Money?
We spoke with a local Chinese and an expat family from different backgrounds about their views on money, and more specifically, introducing it to their children.
“I’m Glad My Baby Died” – a Mom Says Her Miscarriage Was a Blessing
“I’m glad my baby died” Amanda* tells me without any guilt. For some of us…
Birthmarks: a Kiss From an Angel or a Mark of the Devil?
Legend has it that if you have a birthmark it means you died of an…
Puppy Love: Parents from Different Cultural Backgrounds Talking About the Pets in Their Lives
Ronja Dygas is a kindergarten teacher, who came to Beijing from Germany eight years ago.…
When Less Is More
Lest the photo above lead you to think that this is an admonition to celebrate…
What’s In a Baby Bump?
On the ride home to Ciyunsi Qiao a few weeks ago, a pregnant young woman…
Are You Too Soft On Your Kids?
A recent opinion piece in The Global Times got me thinking about cultural differences in…