Individualism, independence, and self-reliance are perhaps the most distinctive American characteristics. In the United States, 'individualism' is【B1】a good thing, it does not mean being【B2】, and each person is expected to make【B3】for himself or herself about all aspects of life,【B4】,career, and hone. The nuclear family(mother, father, and children) is an important aspect of American society,【B5】usually has much less influence【B6】the behavior. of any individual in it【B7】is generally true in China. Children are【B8】from an early age to be self-reliant【B9】care of their clothes and bedrooms, perhaps helping to cook and【B10】, begin thinking for them- selves, and even learning to【B11】their own money. Parents provide advice and assistance of course,【B12】when their children are young, but the importance of the individual is【B13】. This is reflected in American【B14】such as' Think for yourself,' 'Do your【B15】things,' and 'You are the master of your own fate.'【B16】concentrating on the individual, American【B17】a greater personal responsibility for the decisions they make and the actions they【B18】. This principle【B19】to all aspects of life, including the family,【B20】relations, finances, business, law, academics, and medicine. Nowadays, the parents in China are trying to cultivate their children in individualism, independence, and self-reliance as well. 【B1】