Briefly explain the reasons for and characteristics of the custom of "not leaving home".

"Not leaving home" refers to a custom in rural areas of China, especially in the north, which means that children do not leave their parents' home after marriage, but live with them. The reasons and characteristics of this custom are as follows:

Reasons:

1. Traditional concepts: Traditional Chinese culture emphasizes the importance of the family, especially filial piety. Children living with their parents all the time are regarded as filial piety and respect to their parents.

2. Economic factors: the economy in rural areas is relatively difficult, children living with their parents can reduce the economic burden, *** work together, *** share the family expenses.

3. Labor demand: rural areas usually need a large number of laborers to engage in agricultural work, and sons and daughters staying at their parents' home can better participate in agricultural production and housework.

Features:

1. Multi-generational: children who do not leave home live with their parents, forming a multi-generational family structure. Interaction and communication among family members is more frequent, which is conducive to the cultivation of affection among family members.

2. Division of labor and cooperation: children and parents*** share housework and agricultural labor, forming a relationship of mutual dependence and cooperation. Each person takes on his or her own responsibilities and ****together maintains the normal functioning of the family.

3. Continuation of traditional values: The custom of not leaving home allows the continuation of traditional family values, including the concepts of filial piety and respect for parents and elders to be passed on and practiced in the family.

4. Social support system: A social network of mutual support is formed between the children and parents of BuLuJia, who take care of and help each other. In rural areas, this social support system is of great significance to the individual's life and work.

It should be noted that with the development of society and the narrowing of the gap between urban and rural areas, the custom of not leaving home has gradually changed. More and more young people are choosing to leave rural areas to work and live in cities, which has led to a gradual decrease in the custom of not leaving home.