【原文】

中国父母往往过于关注孩子的学习，以至于不要他们帮忙做家务。他们对孩子的首要要求就是努力学习。考得好，能上名牌大学。他们相信这是为孩子好。因为在中国这样竞争激烈的社会里，只有成绩好才能保证前途光明。中国父母还认为，如果孩子能在社会上取得大的成就，父母就会受到尊重。因此，他们愿意牺牲自己的时间、爱好和兴趣，为孩子提供更好的条件。

 

【版本一】

Chinese parents have frequently tended to pay too much attention to their children's study, so that children don’t help them do the housework. Their only requirement for their children is to study hard, perform well in the exams, and go to a famous/prestigious university. They believe it is good for their children, because in such a highly competitive society, only good results could ensure a promising future. Chinese parents also believe that parents will be honored if their children can achieve great success in society. Therefore, they are willing to sacrifice their own time, hobbies and interests, to create much better conditions for children.

 

【版本二】

Chinese parents are often too concerned about their children's learning, so that their children do not need to help with housework. These parents' primary requirement for children is to study hard, do well in exams, and get admitted to famous universities. They believe this is good for their children, because in such competitive society as China, only good grades can guarantee a promising future. Chinese parents also hold the belief that if their children could achieve great success in society, the parents themselves would be respected. Therefore, they are willing to sacrifice their time, hobbies and interests to provide their children with better conditions.