Fil-Chi

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Under the disguise of supposed "traditions", the culture of the Chinese has waaaay too many restrictions.  Seriously. And we're not even monarchs! Geez. In some ways, I envy the Americans because me thinks they're the most open and liberated. Their practices and traditions are not as restrictive - although downside is they're not as family oriented. Nevertheless, the Chinese should learn a thing or two from the Americans! I have nothing against keeping up with traditions. It's just that sometimes it can really be frustrating especially when older people impose/dictate/force rules upon you. I know they have the best of intentions but at the end of the day, it is not their choice to make more so it is not their life to live. You see, the problem with most Chinese elders is they're stuck in their old ways and thinking, and they expect you to follow in their footsteps. Hay and all this time...you try to keep an open mind, you want to keep an open mind but how can you, really?! Tell me if that isn't frustrating. :|