Tradition and Change: How Chinese Singaporean Families Blend Values in Parenting

Ever wondered how parents are raising the next generation of Chinese Singaporeans? In our increasingly globalised world, parenting in Chinese Singaporean households involves imparting an intricate blend of values. These families continue to uphold traditional principles—such as the importance of education and respect for elders—while also adopting Western approaches that emphasise individuality and open, equal communication. As globalisation gives rise to new immigrant communities, we also observe how intergenerational communication reshapes family structures and influences transnational parenting trends. This lecture explores how Chinese Singaporean families stay rooted in their cultural heritage while embracing new parenting approaches, offering valuable cross-cultural insights into contemporary family education.

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Speaker’s biography

Dr Jiang Xinxin

Associate Professor

Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

Faculty of International Studies

Dr Jiang Xinxin is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of International Studies, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in China, and is currently a visiting fellow at the Chinese Heritage Centre at Nanyang Technological University. Her research interests include critical media studies, migration, consumer culture and intercultural communication. She has published over 20 articles in leading academic journals in both Chinese and English, with a focus on the intersections of culture, identity and power in transnational contexts.

Moderator

Assoc Prof Yow Cheun Hoe

Director, Chinese Heritage Centre

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore