N: Do you think Chinese families have changed much in the last 50 years?
S: I think families everywhere have changed a lot in the last 5 (decades).
N: What do you think is the biggest change?
S: Well, in the past, three or four (generations) would all live together under the same roof. Nowadays, living in the same city as one's (relatives) is becoming rare.
N: That's true. You know, some husbands and wives don't even live in the same city any more.
S: Would you ever consider having your parents live with you when they get older?
N: I guess I'm a bit (old-fashioned). I'd rather have my parents live with me than live in a (retirement home).
S: That's very respectable, but I could never live with my parents. I usually only see them at our Christmas celebration-and that's enough!
N: How about your other (siblings)? Do they spend a lot of time with your parents?
S: Two of my sisters still live at home, even though they have already graduated from university and have good jobs. They enjoy spending their free time with my parents. I guess in that respect, I'm the black sheep of the family.
N: I see. Do you parents ever ask you to come home to visit them more often?
S: They're always asking me to come home, but I think our (relationship) is better if we keep a distance from each other. Whenever we see each other, all we do is fight.
N: Well, you know what they say. You can choose your friends, but not your family.
N: Do you think Chinese families have changed much in the last 50 years?
S: I think families everywhere have changed a lot in the last 5 .
N: What do you think is the biggest change?
S: Well, in the past, three or four would all live together under the same roof. Nowadays, living in the same city as one's is becoming rare.
N: That's true. You know, some husbands and wives don't even live in the same city any more.
S: Would you ever consider having your parents live with you when they get older?
N: I guess I'm a bit . I'd rather have my parents live with me than live in a .
S: That's very respectable, but I could never live with my parents. I usually only see them at our Christmas celebration-and that's enough!
N: How about your other ? Do they spend a lot of time with your parents?
S: Two of my sisters still live at home, even though they have already graduated from university and have good jobs. They enjoy spending their free time with my parents. I guess in that respect, I'm the black sheep of the family.
N: I see. Do you parents ever ask you to come home to visit them more often?
S: They're always asking me to come home, but I think our is better if we keep a distance from each other. Whenever we see each other, all we do is fight.
N: Well, you know what they say. You can choose your friends, but not your family.
