YEAH!!!!! So glad y'all are home safe & sound. Can't wait to hear all about your trip & to see all the pictures Herb took, well maybe not ALL since I'm sure he took 3.4 trillion with his 42 cameras. ;) Get some rest! Love to all, Kim, Mark, & Makenna
Hello, did the Linamen's pack up & leave the country & their laptop behind? Just kidding you guys, hope the transition is going well. Hope to get together for dinner soon.
At first glance, some of China's beliefs may seem quite different than those we hold in the western world. One example of this is the cultural preference for a male child. There are several reasons why Chinese families might prefer a boy over a girl. In rural provinces, a family's livelihood depends directly on the output of its family members. Because of this, a family with sons would be at a considerable advantage than one with daughters. Historically, it is also the son's honored responsibility to take care of his parents in their old age. A daughter, however, would be expected to care for her husband's parents rather than her own. In this regard, the Chinese believe that having a son is crucial to their livelihood, as well as a form of social security for the parents when they grow older. This situation is further complicated by China's One-Child Policy, which prohibits families from having more than one child. As a result of this policy, there are thousands of abandoned children throughout China, with the vast majority of them being healthy girls.
Cindy
Blessings,
Cheryl
Get some rest!
Love to all,
Kim, Mark, & Makenna
Nikki James
I can't wait to see Mia in her new home and starting her new life in America with her sweet family!
Blessings
Love to all,
Kim, Mark, & Makenna