In a traditional American (美国的) family, there is a mother, a father and two or more (更多的)children. The dad is often the breadwinner (挣钱养家的人), and the mum takes care of the house and children.
Parents ask children to do some work around their home each day. Doing housework teaches children responsibility(责任). And in many families, parents pay(支付) children for doing some housework, so the children can learn how to make money (钱) for their own use.
Children in the US leave their parents' home when they grow up. Americans think it's important for young people to decide (决定) on their lives by themselves. Parents usually let their children choose(选择) their own jobs. Children usually live far from their parents' home because(因为) they have to work in other places. They often write to their parents or make phone calls to them. And they often visit their parents on holidays.
