Relationships in Vietnamese family are more complicated than those of Western countries. The majority of families in Vietnam are extended families as many generations co-live to take care of each other. Family in Vietnam looks similar to a system of mini society with the most elderly having the strongest voice and taking charge of most activities in house. Each family has its own rules and values that members are supposed to conform with. The younger generation shows respect for the older generation and vice versa, the old generation tolerates the young. In the relationships between parents and children, and between husband and wife as well, traditional Vietnamese retain much of their long established customs and values. Traditional Vietnamese meal - dining on the floor with the whole extended family Although influenced by Chinese culture and Confucianism, in the eyes of children, Vietnamese mothers still have the same status as their counterparts. They are the embodiments of love, of self-denial and of sacrifice. For Vietnamese parents, their children are their most valuable assets; therefore, within their financial capacity, most of them are eager to have as many children as they can. 1 Why are families in Vietnam extended families? 2 What happens between generations inVietnamese families? 3 How was a woman demanded before? 4 By what were Vietnamese woman affected? 5 Why now can we say "Men make houses and women make home"?

Cách làm:

1. Đọc kỹ nội dung câu hỏi và tìm hiểu về truyền thống gia đình Việt Nam.
2. Tìm thông tin về sự phân chia công việc trong gia đình Việt Nam.
3. Xem xét các yếu tố về văn hóa, truyền thống ảnh hưởng đến cấu trúc gia đình Việt Nam.

Câu trả lời:

1. Families in Vietnam are extended families because many generations co-live to take care of each other. The majority of families in Vietnam believe in the importance of unity and mutual support among family members, which is why they choose to live together in extended households.

2. In Vietnamese families, there is a strong sense of respect for the elderly and the older generation takes charge of most activities in the house. The younger generation shows respect for the older generation, and vice versa, creating a harmonious relationship between generations.

3. Before, Vietnamese women were demanded to fulfill traditional gender roles, such as taking care of the household, raising children, and supporting their husbands. They were expected to prioritize their family's needs over their own aspirations.

4. Vietnamese women were affected by Chinese culture and Confucianism, which emphasized hierarchy and respect for authority. These influences shaped the expectations and roles of women in Vietnamese society, leading to the traditional view of women as caregivers and homemakers.

5. Now we can say "Men make houses and women make home" in Vietnamese culture because women are still viewed as the main caregivers and nurturers in the family. They are responsible for creating a warm and loving atmosphere at home, while men are often seen as the providers and protectors of the family. This division of roles is deeply rooted in Vietnamese traditions and cultural values.

In Vietnamese families, women are still highly valued and respected as the embodiments of love, self-denial, and sacrifice.

Now we can say "Men make houses and women make home" because women are seen as the caretakers of the family and are responsible for creating a warm and nurturing environment at home.

Vietnamese women were affected by Chinese culture and Confucianism, which emphasized traditional gender roles and values.

Before, a woman was demanded to be obedient, respectful, and responsible for taking care of the family.