I. Introduction.
In traditional Chinese culture, a child's surname is usually passed down by the father, which to some extent reflects the values of the patrilineal society. However, with the progress of society and cultural diversification, the phenomenon of door-to-door sons-in-law has gradually been accepted, and the issue of children's surnames has also sparked extensive discussions. This article will delve into the question of whose surname the son-in-law's child has from the perspective of law and culture.
2. The child's surname from a legal perspective.
1.Legal Provisions.
According to the Civil Code and its relevant provisions, both spouses have the right to decide on the child's surname. As a special social phenomenon, the right of a son-in-law to decide on the surname of his child is also protected by law. It is legal for the man to decide on the child's surname, the woman to decide, or both parties to decide.
2.Legal Practice.
In practice, the issue of the surname of the son-in-law's child is often influenced by multiple factors such as family, society and culture. Sometimes, the family of the son-in-law will choose to have the child's surname the same as the woman's family to show respect for the woman's family;Sometimes, the family of the son-in-law will choose to have the child's surname the same as the man's family to show respect for the man's family.
3. Children's surnames from a cultural perspective.
1.The influence of traditional ideas.
In traditional Chinese culture, men are regarded as the heirs and continuators of the family. Therefore, in the family of the son-in-law, sometimes the child's surname is the same as that of the man, so as to continue the incense of the man's family. However, with the progress of society and the pluralism of culture, this traditional concept has gradually been broken.
2.Changes in social perceptions.
With the development of society and the change of concepts, people pay more and more attention to the rights and freedoms of individuals. In the case of the son-in-law's family, the issue of the child's surname is also increasingly seen as part of the individual's rights. Therefore, both spouses have equal rights and freedoms when deciding on the child's surname.
IV. Conclusions and Recommendations.
The question of whose surname the son-in-law's child has is a complex social phenomenon, involving not only legal issues, but also cultural traditions and social cognition. From a legal point of view, both spouses have the right to decide on the child's surname;From a cultural point of view, with the progress of society and cultural pluralism, the issue of children's surnames is gradually seen as part of individual rights. Therefore, it is suggested that in the family of the son-in-law, the husband and wife should decide the child's surname according to the actual situation and cultural traditions of both parties. At the same time, society should also respect the rights and freedoms of individuals more and reduce discrimination and prejudice against specific groups.