中國父母往往過于關(guān)注孩子的學習，以至于不要他們幫忙做家務(wù)。他們對孩子的首要要求就是努力學習?？嫉煤?，能上名牌大學。他們相信這是為孩子好，因為在中國這樣競爭激烈的社會里。只有成績好才能保證前途光明。中國父母還認為，如果孩子能在社會上取得大的成就，父母就會受到尊重。因此，他們愿意犧牲自己的時間、愛好和興趣，為孩子提供更好的條件。
版本一：
Chinese parents have frequently tended to pay too much attention to their children's study, so that children don’t help them do the housework. Their only requirement for their children is to study hard, perform well in the exams, and go to a famous/prestigious university. They believe it is good for their children, because in such a highly competitive society, only good results could ensure a promising future. Chinese parents also believe that parents will be honored if their children can achieve great success in society. Therefore, they are willing to sacrifice their own time, hobbies and interests, to create much better conditions for children.
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Chinese parents are often too concerned about their children's learning, so that their children do not need to help with housework. These parents' primary requirement for children is to study hard, do well in exams, and get admitted to famous universities. They believe this is good for their children, because in such competitive society as China, only good grades can guarantee a promising future. Chinese parents also hold the belief that if their children could achieve great success in society, the parents themselves would be respected. Therefore, they are willing to sacrifice their time, hobbies and interests to provide their children with better conditions.
