Family is extremely important in the Asian culture, with families maintaining a strong bond even after children are grown. This deep sense of family is intensified by the fact that children, when the grow up, rarely move very far from the location of their family, and generations of a single family often live in very close proximity, even in the same house. As a result, Asians have a deep respect for their elders as well as for family in general. Family and Social Values in Asia Family members are raised to have great respect, not only for those in their own families but also for others as well. In Asia, confrontations and arguments are looked down upon. If a confrontation does occur, Asians will do almost anything to smooth things over, including hiding their feelings, maintaining their silence, or even going to the point of telling “white lies” in order to avoid airing their confrontational feelings. If there is a disagreement between families, local solutions are generally attempted first instead of seeking out legal retribution. For those who are visiting Asia or who are living there on a short or long-term basis, this way of thinking can sometimes be a little bit difficult to figure out, and it can sometimes be difficult to learn to keep quiet and not start an argument. What might be seen as a very minor disagreement in Western countries could be seen as a major dispute in Asia. Regardless of how difficult it might be to learn, the best plan is to just learn how to keep your cool and not resort to confrontations or arguments. Children in the Asian Home Asian families traditionally have very high expectations for their children. They are expected to have respect for their values, all family members, and their elders. There are also high expectations for children in Asia in regards to doing well in school, as a great amount of importance is placed on education and good grades. There is an expectation in Asia for a child to have a great capacity for learning and growth, which they should utilize by doing well in school, with an emphasis placed on getting perfect grades. Even in regards to activities that a child might engage in after school through a culture association, there are expectations for a child to excel and participate in activities that correspond with the beliefs of the parent. Asian Cultural Associations In addition to the nurturing support that Asians receive from their families, they also have the support of culture organizations. These organizations can take on many different forms, such as a church group or a number of people involved in the same kind of activities. These culture organizations can go a long way towards helping to strengthen traditions, while at the same time allowing growth by helping to integrate new situations and environments with a person’s traditional culture. These culture associations often work in the same way as would an extended family, with associations being common for adults as well as children....
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