A confidant of parents

Lam Sanyo (born in 2000) is a recent graduate of Saigon Tourism College. This Khmer ethnic tour guide says his family was a crucial stepping stone in realizing his career dreams. He has been passionate about traveling since childhood, often taken to many places by his parents, and has nurtured a desire to use his knowledge and dedication to contribute to the development of tourism in his country.

Sanyo (standing, left) with her parents and older sister are always close companions with whom she can confide comfortably (Photo provided by the subject).

However, when Sanyo initially chose this field, his family didn't immediately approve, fearing he would face hardships. To prove his determination, Sanyo found work to support his studies. Seeing his efforts, his parents became increasingly understanding, sympathetic, and supportive. Sanyo's father, Mr. Lam Kim (68 years old), and mother, Ms. Tang Thi Sa Mai (58 years old), often followed their son's activities and travels, wholeheartedly encouraging him.

The guiding principle that Lam Sanyo holds dear is his father's advice: "Your life is yours to decide." Thanks to this simple yet trustworthy saying, Lam Sanyo has become more mature in his thinking and actions. He understands that he shouldn't be dependent or reliant on others, but must strive to learn and grow continuously. Lam Sanyo recounts: "In every decision in life and work, I always use my family as a benchmark to determine whether or not it's right."

In the context of the common generation gap conflict between Gen Z and previous generations, Lam Sanyo believes: "Whether there's a gap or not depends on each individual; what's important is whether everyone is willing to open their hearts to accept differences or whether their ego is too high, overshadowing family ties and reason." Gen Z is often considered to have strong personalities. Born during a period of rapid technological development, Gen Z also faces peer pressure and many anxieties about fierce competition, leading to a fast-paced and hurried lifestyle. Lam Sanyo's secret is that young people should be more open and receptive to useful things. According to him, parents may scold and be strict in their teaching, but everything they do is out of love. Understanding this will help young people feel less stressed. "The simplest way to understand adults is to try putting yourself in their shoes. If you were them, you would also sometimes not understand, worry, scold, or criticize your child. However, the core principle is wanting your child to become a better person," said Lam Sanyo.

Sanyo is always secretly grateful that she and her parents could become her closest, most trustworthy "soulmates." Listening and dialogue are indispensable catalysts for building a bridge of thoughts and feelings between young people and the older generation.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/giao-duc-khoa-hoc/tri-ky-cua-me-cha-20230708213849105.htm