Fourth Reflection

      In the novel, it is easy to see that the older you are, the more power you have. So in the book, when Poh-Poh suggested to call the girl's mother "Stepmother", nobody protested, and in the girl's words, "That was the order of things in China." Even now in China, it is still the order of things, because the elders have lived longer, they are more likely to know better. Therefore, it is important to listen to their opinion and let them make the decisions, that is why in the novel, Poh-Poh is the master of the house.
     However, although it is the right thing to do to respect the elders, it doesn't mean they can always make the right decision. In my opinion, it is much better if the family sit together to decide on something important.