The Traditional Surname Culture in China

it depends on parents' wishes. Usually, the child's father's surname is the main name, but the mother can also strive for the right to cooperate with the crown surname, so that both families can have a child's surname including both surnames.

However, in some modern societies, more families begin to accept children's choice of their mother's surname, especially when the mother plays a more important role in the family, or when the father's surname is not as important as the mother's.

Therefore, whether it is natural for a child to take his father's surname depends on the cultural and social values of the parties concerned.

In some societies, mothers fight for the right to the family name in order to balance the status of parents in the family, or possibly to preserve the mother's family name and family tradition.

The final decision should be negotiated by parents, taking into account various factors, including culture, family traditions, personal wishes and gender equality. If no agreement can be reached, the law will also stipulate some terms and procedures according to different countries and regions.

Whether a child takes his father's surname or his mother's surname is a complicated question, and the answer may vary according to different cultures, religions and legal traditions. In many cultures, it is a traditional practice for children to take their father's surname, which is believed to maintain the lineage and inheritance of the family. In some societies, people prefer to let their children take their mother's surname, thinking that this can highlight the role and status of the mother in the family and preserve the tradition and heritage of the mother's family.

In some countries and regions, the law stipulates that children must take their father's surname or mother's surname. For example, Hong Kong allows children to take their father's or mother's surname. In western countries, children are usually allowed to take their father's surname or mother's surname, but in some cases, such as divorce or abuse or neglect of children in the family, the court may decide to let children take their mother's surname.

In some countries and regions, the law also allows children to use dual surnames, so that both the father's and mother's surnames can be included in the children's names. This practice can also help balance the status of parents in the family, while preserving family traditions and cultural values.

In short, there is no definite answer as to whether a child takes his father's surname or his mother's surname. Parents should make their own choices, taking into account family culture and traditions, personal wishes and laws and social regulations.