tángdì(younger) Mother's brother's son biaoge(elder)

biadì (younger)

I am sure this table can be endless knowing that one can have as big a family as possible. However, simply from above, one can imagine how complicated it works when calling someone in your family in China. That is why it is not surprising that very often one doesn't know how to call someone when they meet in a Chinese New Year family gathering. What you need to know is that you always see this person every time you meet with your family and you can eat together at same table.

Very often these days as well that sometimes my mother refers to someone about something in family and she expects me to know who she is talking about. Well, case is that I can hardly recall what this person looks like.....

In China, with One-Child policy started over 2 decades ago, I think this system may not be as commonly used as before.

Middle Childhood Suppose you’re in a restaurant having breakfast, just you and your child. Give him a reward if he can estimate total bill to nearest dollar. Hints are allowed!

TeenAger Provide your teenager with a challenge to figure out how much it costs to run car every month. Both of you may be surprised!

Young Adult – Before your kid marches off to college, show him your credit card statement. Have him calculate total amount if it were NOT paid for a few months.

How Do You Know If You’re Successful? You’ll see signs that financial genius is developing in your child. There will be glimpses of recognition that your child understands how money works. The real payoff comes when as young adults, they handle financial issues confidently based on prior knowledge and experience. You have successfully raised a financial genius.

Copyright 2005 by Valerie Mills

Valerie Mills freelances as a sales copywriter/designer (http://v.mills.home.att.net).