If I didn't know my grandma I wouldn't know anything about my roots. My parents were very hard working, middle class people who just wanted to be 'normal' Americans. It was grandma who clued me into my ancestry and imparted her values and her wisdom. She also handed down the traditions.

Maybe thats why they live so long. They have so much to pass on to us.

The Chinese have their family system down to an economic science. They don't even need a social security system. Grandma earns her keep by babysitting and cooking. She and Grandad also control the investments. Mom and Dad work. Mom and Dad also get to go out alot because the babysitter is always home. No wonder there is very little divorce.

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