Teaching and Learning about Children in China

The author selects three Chinese families among those he has interviewed over 15 years to show how the families' histories have taught him about marriage and family in China. He shares what he has learned about the effects of the One Child Policy, the impact of Confucianism and Communism, trauma and resilience in China, and makes the case that teachers who are aware of these factors will feel more prepared for work with Chinese therapists and the families whom they treat.

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This article focuses on the author's selection of three Chinese families among those he has interviewed over 15 years, to demonstrate how their histories have educated him about marriage and family in China. He shares his understanding of the effects of the One Child Policy, the impact of Confucianism and Communism, and trauma and resilience in China, making the argument that teachers who are aware of these factors will be better prepared to work with Chinese therapists and the families they treat.