Advantages and disadvantages of children taking their mother's surname

In this society that pursues equality between men and women, the phenomenon that children take their mother's surname is gradually increasing. However, should we really encourage this practice? This paper will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of children taking their mother's surname from four angles: children, family, biology and Yi-ology.

Children's troubles

From the child's point of view, taking the mother's surname may bring some troubles in life. For example, the elderly may treat their children differently, which will affect the sibling relationship of family children. In addition, children may need to constantly explain their surnames in their lives, which may have a negative impact on their self-esteem.

family solidarity

From the family point of view, it may not be conducive to family unity for children to take their mother's surname. Parents and the elderly may have conflicts because of surnames, and even affect inheritance rights.

biotic factor

From a biological point of view, the inheritance of Y chromosome makes it easier to trace the source after the father's surname. This helps to prevent consanguineous marriage and maintain moral standards.

Yixuejiao

From the perspective of Yi-ology, surnames are equivalent to the aura of ancestors and ancestral graves. Changing one's surname is tantamount to backing one's ancestors, which may not be conducive to children's recognition of their ancestors.

exceptional case

Of course, there are also some special cases where children can take their mother's surname, such as giving birth before marriage and the father is a son-in-law. In these cases, it is understandable that children take their mother's surname.