Question

read the passage from \two kinds.\
\you want me to be something that im not!\ i sobbed. \ill never be the kind of daughter you want me to be!\
\only two kinds of daughters,\ she shouted in chinese. \those who are obedient and those who follow their own mind! only one kind of daughter can live in this house. obedient daughter!\
what cultural value is revealed through the mothers words?
○ the chinese value that children should obey their parents
○ the us value that children should be what their parents choose
○ the chinese value that parents should encourage independence in children
○ the us value that parents should allow their children to lead independent lives

Explanation:

1. Analyze the mother's words: She says there are two kinds of daughters, obedient or those who follow their own mind, and only obedient daughters can live in the house. This reflects a cultural value where obedience to parents is emphasized.
2. Evaluate the options:

• Option 1: The Chinese value that children should obey their parents. The mother's emphasis on an obedient daughter and the context of the story (which has Chinese cultural elements) supports this.
• Option 2: US value of children being what parents choose is incorrect as US culture generally emphasizes individualism and children's autonomy more.
• Option 3: The mother is not encouraging independence, she is demanding obedience, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: The mother's words don't reflect US values of allowing independent lives, she is enforcing obedience, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. the Chinese value that children should obey their parents