In today's society, more and more post-00s choose to alienate their relatives, do not go to relatives during the Chinese New Year, and usually do not interact with relatives. This phenomenon has led to reflection on the alienation of young people from their kinship. The article introduces the reasons for estrangement from relatives through the story of a friend, leading to the background of weak relatives.
Expansion: With the development of society, kinship is gradually fading among young people. Faced with the dual pressure of social development and family values, the younger generation gradually becomes reluctant to deal with relatives. Many people feel tired in the face of trivial matters and comparisons with their relatives, and choosing to alienate their relatives seems to be a relief. What kind of psychological changes and social factors are hidden behind this phenomenon?
Young people's estrangement from kinship reflects their deep-seated struggles and contradictions. The pressure of interaction between relatives and the psychology of comparison make young people feel heavy, so they choose to escape and alienate. This phenomenon is gradually spreading in society and has become a new social phenomenon.
Expanding: Young people alienate their relatives not because they are indifferent to family affection, but because they resist the pressure and negative emotions hidden in their relationship. Emotions such as comparison and jealousy breed among relatives, making communication difficult and awkward. Young people often can't find their place in the circle of relatives and therefore choose to keep their distance from them in order to protect their hearts.
With the change of social structure, the traditional concept of the big family gradually faded, and the concept of individualism and small family gradually emerged. This shift has led young people to rely more on themselves and close friendships to pursue personal development and identity in society, rather than relying on kinship.
Expansion: With the continuous progress of society, the concept of family gradually faded, and individualism and independence began to be valued. Young people are faced with a social environment with diverse opportunities and fierce competition, and they are more inclined to achieve their goals through their own efforts and abilities, rather than relying on traditional extended family relationships. This change has also led to the alienation of young people from their relatives, and the place of kinship in social relations has gradually been redefined.
At family gatherings, young people often face awkward topics such as work, salary, marriage, etc. These topics often touch on the pain points and privacy of young people, making communication awkward and heavy, and becoming an important reason for young people to alienate their relatives.
Expanding: Relatives often ask young people about their lives in a well-meaning way, but they unconsciously touch on the privacy and pain points of young people. Issues such as job stability, salary, and relationship status have become topics that young people are reluctant to talk about, as these issues are often accompanied by challenges and pressures, making young people feel embarrassed and overwhelmed.
The psychology of comparison between relatives is another reason why young people are alienated from their relatives. Among relatives, feelings of comparison and jealousy often lurk in the background. The advantages of relatives' children's grades, salary, marriage, etc. will become the focus of comparison, thus exacerbating the gap between young people and relatives.
Expansion: The psychology of comparison is a common psychological phenomenon among relatives. Relatives often show their children's strengths through comparisons, hoping to take a place among their relatives. In order to maintain their position in the circle of relatives, they will unconsciously emphasize the advantages of their children and create an atmosphere of comparison. However, this kind of comparison often causes stress and distress for young people, who choose to avoid this situation by alienating their relatives.
With the development of society, the traditional concept of the extended family has gradually been replaced by the modern concept of individualism and freedom. This clash of values makes communication between relatives difficult, and young people oscillate between traditional and modern values, choosing to distance themselves from relatives as a relief.
Expansion: The traditional concept of kinship emphasizes family unity and mutual assistance, while the rise of individualism in modern society advocates freedom and independence. Between these two values, young people often feel lost and confused. The topic and comparison between relatives has become a microcosm of the collision of traditional and modern concepts, and young people choose to keep their distance from their relatives to protect their independence and freedom in this contradiction.
As society changes, so does the relationship between individualism and social relations. Young people are more inclined to pursue personal happiness and development than to cling to traditional family values. This change has led to the estrangement of kinship and has become a new trend in social development.
Expanding: Individualism is playing an increasingly important role in contemporary society, with people placing more emphasis on their own needs and rights. In this context, the ties between relatives are gradually weakened, and individuals choose to focus more on their own growth and development, rather than being bound by traditional family affection. The rise of this individualism has also brought new challenges and changes to kinship relationships.
The concept of family has also undergone major adjustments in the course of social changes. The traditional concept of the extended family is gradually replaced by the concept of the small family, and the individual's dependence on family relations is weakened, and the connection with relatives is also reduced. This change represents the adjustment of social values and the awakening of individual consciousness.
Expansion: The concept of family is constantly changing, and people's perception of family relationships has also undergone profound changes. The traditional concept of the extended family gradually faded, the concept of the small family gradually became dominant, and the connection between the individual and the family relationship gradually weakened. This change not only reflects the development and transformation of society, but also reflects the importance of individualism and free consciousness in contemporary society.
The relationship between the individual and society has always been an important topic. With the development of society and the awakening of individual consciousness, people have rethought and adjusted their social relations. In this process, the alienation of young people from their relatives reflects the changes in the social structure and the adjustment of people's values.
Expanding: The relationship between the individual and society is a complex and changeable topic, and people are constantly thinking about the positioning and role of the individual in society. Young people's alienation from kinship is actually a kind of rebellion and challenge to traditional social relations. In contemporary society, the importance of individual rights and freedom consciousness is becoming increasingly prominent, and the weakness of kinship has become a social phenomenon worth pondering.
The phenomenon of young people alienating their relatives mentioned in the article made me think about the relationship between family and individuals. The traditional concept of the extended family has gradually weakened, and individualism and free consciousness have gradually emerged, which has brought about the adjustment and challenge of kinship. As a young person, I also inevitably need to rethink my relationship with my relatives as I face the challenges of social change and personal development. Perhaps, communication and understanding are the bridge between estranged relationships, and we can work harder to understand each other and find empathy, so as to build a healthier and more harmonious family relationship. I hope that in this fast-paced society, we can find our own balance, let family affection and freedom coexist, and become a better version of ourselves.