During the Spring Festival, the topic of "breaking relatives" appeared on the hot search, which resonated with the majority of netizens. According to the survey results, most of the post-90s young people aged 26-30 only have "occasional contact with relatives". The phenomenon and topic of "severing relatives" deserve our in-depth consideration.
Behind the phenomenon of "severing relatives" is actually the rise of individual consciousness in the process of modernization. People tend to take the initiative to choose who and how to socialize that suits them, unlike the compulsion of conformity or the socialization of parents and relatives in the past. This active choice is based on one's own emotional interests or utilitarian motives. Therefore, they would rather find a well-matched "social partner" from the Internet than trouble their relatives or acquaintances. The main reason for the reluctance is that it is imprecise or burdensome, or even that it does not get the support it wants.
In addition, the phenomenon of "disintegration" is also associated with social and cultural transformation. In traditional societies, kinship is a very important social support network, but with social and cultural changes, the importance of such relationships gradually declines. Today's young people are more focused on personal development and freedom, and they are more willing to achieve their goals through their own efforts, rather than relying on kinship.
The emergence of the phenomenon of "severance of kinship" does not mean that young people do not value family affection, but that they pay more attention to personal choice and freedom. At the same time, it is also an inevitable consequence of social and cultural transformation. We should respect the choices of young people, and at the same time, we should strengthen family education so that young people can better understand the importance of kinship.
The emergence of the phenomenon of "severing relatives" reflects the changes in people's social habits and concepts in modern society. In this process, we should respect the choices of young people, and at the same time, we should strengthen family education so that young people can better understand the importance of kinship. Only in this way can we build more harmonious social relations.