The Ugly Side of Parenting in China
I try to be patient, I try not to hate China, I actually really do enjoy my life in Guangzhou, but there is something about Chinese way of child rearing that I just can’t accept. As I’m slowly getting closer and closer to 30’s, having a family of my own isn’t that far away in the future anymore. Being in a multicultural relationship, parenting is one huge topic you need to consider before it’s too late. Of course there are as many parenting styles in China as there are parents, and child rearing is easy when you don’t have your own kids, but for some reason I have recently witnessed…
Thank You
Logo made by a Chinese intern Living a Dream in China’s very first blog post was published back in June 2010. Since that day I have published around 200 blog posts and they have gathered over 1000 comments. There have been hard times when I have stopped writing for a long time, or when this blog was attacked by a hacker. But mostly there have been wonderful times when you readers have shared your experiences and given advice to others through the comment section. Photos are also an important part of Living a Dream in China and if not stated otherwise, they are all taken by me. Most of the…
The “clichéd” relationship of Foreign man and Chinese woman
(a) epSos.de I’ve written posts on dating Chinese men, but how is it like for a a Foreign man to date Chinese woman? That’s an ankle I can’t cover my self, so today’s guest post comes from Hugh who is behind the East Asia Student. He has recently written a good series on how to learn to write Chinese, check that out after the post. Sara often writes here about her relationship with her Chinese boyfriend and the language and cultural issues they encounter. Sara’s writings about this are particularly interesting for the rest of us because, for whatever reason, there aren’t so many relationships with a foreign girl and…
Teaching English In China – Interviewing Monica
(a) Renato Ganoza Many foreigners come to China to teach English, some because of passion for the job, some because it’s a nice opportunity to spend a year or two in China. But what is teaching English really like in China? This week we have Monica to share her experiences and to answer your questions. The views and opinions expressed in the answers of this interview are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Living a Dream in China. Introducing Monica: I’m Monica. I’ll be 24 this December and am from Phoenix, Arizona, USA. I’ve been living in China two years…