Elderly Chinese Take Delight in Babysitting Grandchildren in America  

在美国乐当“飞佣”

出　　处：《Women of China》2011年第3期58-59,共2页中国妇女（英文月刊）

摘　　要：It is becoming increasingly common for parents from Asian countries （most commonly China） to fly to the United States to look after their grandchildren. People jokingly call them ＂feiyong,＂ which literally means ＂flying servants.＂ The children＇s grandmothers, who are generally better at housework than the kids＇ grandfathers, are often more Welcomed by their children. Most of the ＂feiyong＂ are happy to help their children with the housework - and take care of their children. Do these elderly Chinesehave a difficult time adjusting to their new environment？ Do they enjoy love and happiness？ What do Americans think about Chinese people＇s strong family ties？目前在美国最流行的是亚洲一些国家的父母乘飞机来美国，给自己的女儿或儿媳去做免费保姆，被曰”飞佣”（意思是飞来的佣人），以中国来的最多。当然，善做家务的老妈比老爷子更受欢迎。绝大多数“飞佣”都无怨无悔地帮助子女做家务，无微不至地照顾孙辈。那么去美国探亲的中国老人是如何逐渐适应新环境，享受天伦之乐的？看到这些老人带孙子乐融融的情景，老美的感受又如何呢？

关 键 词：美国人 子女 老人 亚洲国家 飞行人员 家庭关系 中国人 孩子 

分 类 号：V323[航空宇航科学与技术—人机与环境工程] C913.11[经济管理]