"I can't afford to go back to my hometown" resonates with netizens: The poorer the parents, the more they will spend their children's money to earn

Topic: "I can't afford to go back to my hometown" resonates with netizens: The poorer the parents, the more they will spend their children's money to earn face

Some people say that returning to their hometown is a kind of spiritual sustenance, but the recent experience of a netizen has made us re-examine this issue. I took leave to go back to my hometown on New Year's Day, thinking that I could have a relaxing and happy holiday, but I didn't expect that going home meant a continuous loss of money, and it became a feast of spending money to earn face for my parents.

This netizen's experience can't help but make people think deeply. From grocery shopping to gift-giving, to inviting relatives to dinner, every link has become a part of the family's face. This seems to be not only a squandering of money, but also a pursuit of traditional concepts, and for the so-called "face", it can pay such a huge price.

Attitudes between the younger generation and their parents on this issue are divided. Young people pay more attention to their own feelings and are reluctant to be forced to spend money on relatives with weak or bad relationships in order to save face. Parents believe that kinship is very important, and in order to maintain this "face", they are willing to use their children's savings.

This question highlights the different attitudes of the two generations towards "face". How to reach a consensus on this issue has become a topic that needs to be carefully considered. In this process, understanding and communication become especially important. Going home should not be a financial burden, but a relaxing enjoyment.