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China
'I am an only child because, in 1979, the government in my country introduced a one-child-per-family policy to control China's population explosion. In the countryside, several generations often live under one roof! In urban areas, however, housing is small and can only accommodate a nuclear family, so I live with just my parents. All my relations live close by. We care for and help each other and spend a lot of time together. Family honour is very important in Chinese society, as is respect for your elders'.
Cheung, 16
Russia
'I am an only child and l live with my parents and my grandma, or 'babushka' as we say here in Russia. My grandpa passed away last year so Babushka left her house in the country to come and live with us here in the city. When I was young I lived with my grandparents at their dacha and in many ways they were like parents to me. I don't see my parents as much as I would like, as they work long hours. Still, we've learnt to make the most of our time together, so there's never a dull moment in our house!'
Natasha, 15
Китай
«Я единственный ребенок, потому что в 1979 году правительство моей страны ввело политику «один ребенок на семью », чтобы контролировать рост населения Китая. В деревне часто под одной крышей живет несколько поколений! В городских районах, однако, жилье невелико и может вместить только нуклеарную семью, поэтому я живу только с моими родителями. Все мои родственники живут рядом. Мы заботимся друг о друге, помогаем друг другу и проводим много времени вместе. Семейная честь очень важна в китайском обществе, как и уважение к старшим.
Чунг, 16 лет
Россия
«Я единственный ребенок и живу с родителями и бабушкой, или «бабушкой», как мы говорим здесь, в России. Мой дедушка скончался в прошлом году, поэтому Бабушка уехала из загородного дома и переехала жить к нам в город. Когда я был молод, я жил с бабушкой и дедушкой на их даче, и во многом они были мне как родители. Я не вижу своих родителей так часто, как хотелось бы, потому что они много работают. Тем не менее, мы научились проводить вместе большую часть времени, поэтому в нашем доме никогда не бывает скучно!»
Наташа, 15 лет
China
'I am an only child because, in 1979, the government in my country introduced a one-child-per-family policy to control China's population explosion. In the countryside, several generations often live under one roof! In urban areas, however, housing is small and can only accommodate a nuclear family, so I live with just my parents. All my relations live close by. We care for and help each other and spend a lot of time together. Family honour is very important in Chinese society, as is respect for your elders'.
Cheung, 16
RUSSIA
'I am an only child and l live with my parents and my grandma, or 'babushka' as we say here in Russia. My grandpa passed away last year so Babushka left her house in the country to come and live with us here in the city. When I was young I lived with my grandparents at their dacha and in many ways they were like parents to me. I don't see my parents as much as I would like, as they work long hours. Still, we've learnt to make the most of our time together, so there's never a dull moment in our house!'
Natasha, 15