What does independence mean to me? The answer is very simple: live a life by my own. In my country, children used to be taken good care by their parents. Even after eighteen years old, parents still cover everything for their children which make these kids not so mature.
From my personal experience, I have been taken care by my mon for over twenty years. She covers all my living expenses what I need to do is to follow her every word. She make the plan for my life. She decided which university I should go, she decided friends I hang out with. You know, sometimes you will be driven crazy by the rules she made for you. But considering you are not economically independent, you should accept all these things without complain. From this point of view, independence of a person means you have to make a living by yourself. In addition, in a country like China, if you want to handle everything by your own, to a person who just get graduated from university is impossible. For instance, when you are sick you need to see the doctor and the first minute you arrive the hospital you'll see a endless line in fron of the counter. This is the first step, there are still lines for test and pharmacy. If you have someone who work in the hospital things will be easier. All you need to do is to call your friends to ask for a short path.
