How old were you when you started doing chores, do you do chores?
My parents never really grasped the concept of allowance and chores. We usually had this approach that you would always have to wash your dishes and clean after everything you own. I perceived it as being respectful of others.
Do you think that children should grow up with Japanese ideals of independence?
After watching the show “Independent Children” I realized the amount of trust the parents have in the children and throughout all the citizens. I think if the surroundings are safe and kid-friendly, it would be really helpful for the parents to continue their work and provide for the family.
When did you first use transit by yourself, go somewhere on your own, or go to school by yourself?
I used transit by myself in the sixth grade because I had to go to school by myself. Once I started getting older, I was able to responsibly go to different places by myself as an act of independence. Comparing lives here in Canada to the lives in Japan, I sense that there are many things that will truly be a bad idea here.
