Question 4: Discuss the influence of Chinese family values on the lives of Chinese- Australian adolescents.

Chinese families in the Australia always show a heritage of traditional family value which passes generation to generation. A hierarchical and tightly bonded family structure of the traditional Chinese provides them a stable environment in any country or in any situation. When the child becomes adolescent, they become more aware about the importance of the family, society and the family value. Academic achievement: Parents have high expectation from their children to achieve academically to get success in their life. It is reported that the Chinese students in the Melbourne performed very well in high school certificate examination. The reason is like that, the Chinese student followed their parents conscientiousness and concern of good work for better performance. Also this success can be achieved by the students due to their ability to use bicultural adaptation strategies. Cultural identity and life satisfaction: A study revealed that in Melbourne maximum Chinese students had higher ability to communicate in English and made better relationship with their teacher, classmates. They are very much satisfied to live in the Australia and this is a very good example of the family value and the sense of filial piety, as they have the respect for the authority, have better sense of relationship. Some reports show that the Chinese adolescent show accommodation to the autonomy-promoting norms for their culture and have ability to control their family more strongly.