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Summary

The text discusses the challenges of modern family life, focusing on the erosion of traditional values and the growing disconnect between generations. It opens with an example of a girl who leaves the breakfast table because she does not get her preferred meal, and no one in the family, including her mother, dares to ask why she is upset, fearing she might react negatively. This illustrates a broader trend where parents avoid confronting their children, leading to a lack of discipline and understanding. The author argues that while people seek happiness and peace, the changing definitions of family and the widening generation gap are causing friction. An example is given of an eighty-year-old woman who eagerly arranges her grandson’s engagement, only to be shocked when her future granddaughter-in-law arrives with uncovered hair and behaves as if she already lives there. Another example describes a young man proudly referring to his fiancée as “Sweetie” on the phone in front of his father, who feels embarrassed. The text categorizes parents into three types: those focused on their own comfort, those who neglect their responsibilities, and those with a correct life perspective. The first type prioritizes their privacy over their children, fulfilling material demands but failing to teach life skills or values. The second type may be constrained by circumstances, but their neglect harms the children. The third type maintains a balanced approach, respecting traditions while embracing modernity, and actively guides their children’s development. The author emphasizes that parents must first build themselves to set an example, as the younger generation needs direction and a strong foundation to avoid inner emptiness despite material abundance.