Because Chinese families are basically stable,family functions,such as living arrangements,child rearing and support for the elderly,are fully in evidence. Most of the elderly enjoy support and care from their children as well as society.

• 由于中国家庭基本稳定，使家庭安排生活、教养子女、赡养老人的多方面职能充分体现，中国多数老年人得到了子女和社会的照料与扶助。