Recently, a 35-year-old man in Hokkaido, Japan, has attracted widespread attention on a TV show. He describes himself as a "polygamous man" with four wives and two girlfriends, and has three children. But this is not the end of his life, his "ambition" is much more than that, he hopes to continue to take concubines, and his goal is to have 54 children to make Japanese history. This man, Watanabe, subverted the traditional concept of family, and his lifestyle challenged the ethical and legal bottom line of society.
Watanabe's lifestyle is very different from the traditional Japanese family concept. In traditional Japanese society, polygamy was not allowed, and this system has been abolished with the progress of modern society. Watanabe, however, has challenged this rule in a different way. He lives with his 4 wives and 2 girlfriends and shares the bits and pieces of life. Despite not having a job, he is not completely dependent on his wife and girlfriend for his life. Instead, he took on household chores in the house, such as laundry, cooking, etc. This way of life is obviously far from the traditional model of male dominance and female dominance.
Watanabe's way of life has not only aroused the attention of society, but also triggered the thinking of modern family concepts. Although his lifestyle does not conform to traditional concepts, the details of his life revealed in the show reflect his dedication and sense of responsibility to his family. He confessed that his wives have their own rooms, and he does not take sides, taking turns sleeping with different wives every day. This attitude of equality and respect has alleviated to a certain extent the dissatisfaction and doubts of society with this way of life.
However, Watanabe's lifestyle also provokes deep thinking about modern family relationships. On the one hand, his lifestyle seems to herald a new trend in family relations, namely a more egalitarian and pluralistic family structure. On the other hand, this lifestyle also challenges society's traditional expectations of male roles. In the past, men were often seen as the breadwinners of the family, but now, Watanabe has chosen to be the caregiver in the family. To some extent, this shift in roles reflects society's redefinition and expectations of gender roles.
While Watanabe's way of life challenges conventional wisdom, we should also be aware of the realities behind it. According to Watanabe himself, he has been unemployed for 10 years and is mainly responsible for household chores such as cooking. This lifestyle may reflect the employment pressures and social competition he faces. In today's society, there is increasing pressure on employment, and some people may face financial hardship because they cannot find a job. In this case, some people may opt for a non-traditional family model to cope with financial pressures.
In addition, Watanabe's way of life has also led to reflections on the social welfare system. If society is able to provide better social welfare and security systems, it may be possible to reduce the financial pressure on individuals on their families, thereby reducing the likelihood of choosing non-traditional family models. Therefore, the society should strengthen the attention and research on family relations, and formulate more reasonable policies and measures to promote the harmonious development of family relations.
In summary, Watanabe's lifestyle challenges traditional notions of family and provokes deep thinking about modern family relationships. We should look at this way of life with an open mind, and at the same time, we should strengthen the research and exploration of family relationships to promote the progress and development of society. After all, everyone has the right to choose their own way of life, as long as it does not violate the law, the rights and interests of others, and the ethics and morals of society.