The Chinese have very distinct beliefs about the way children should be cared for. While they absolutely have the best intentions of the children in mind, it is interesting to see how they differ from our Western views... For instance, when we go out shopping or walking in Guangzhou, older Chinese women routinely come up and wrap Mia's legs and feet in her blanket if they are exposed. Sometimes they'll even tell us in a stern voice that "Baby's feet need be covered...". It's very sweet and they absolutely are trying to help us out. This picture is a great example. As Kathy was walking by with Molly, who happened to be sucking her thumb, they called her over. One of the women pulled Molly's thumb from her mouth and sternly told Kathy that it is bad to allow children to suck their thumbs!
They then pointed at us who were being horrible parents by allowing Mia to have a pacifier, God forbid!! I'll miss this culture where elders are respected and revered...
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