Does the daughter-in-law have to cook when she returns to her parents-in-law’s house?

The question of whether a daughter-in-law needs to cook when she returns to her mother-in-law's house can be discussed from multiple perspectives such as family relationships, cultural traditions and personal choices.

First of all, whether the daughter-in-law needs to cook when she returns to her mother-in-law's house is closely related to family relations. In traditional Chinese family concepts, a daughter-in-law's return to her husband's family is a sign of respect for elders and traditions, and is also an important part of family harmony. A daughter-in-law's return to her mother-in-law's house to cook can show respect and filial piety to her mother-in-law's family, and help enhance the harmony of the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. However, with the development of society and changes in concepts, the structure and values ??of modern families are also constantly evolving. Whether it is necessary for a daughter-in-law to return to her mother-in-law's house for cooking should be decided based on the specific circumstances and the wishes of both parties.

Secondly, from the perspective of cultural tradition, traditional Chinese families emphasize women’s responsibilities and roles and believe that women should have the abilities of housewives, including cooking skills. Under this concept, a daughter-in-law's return to her husband's house to cook is seen as a continuation of traditional customs and an inheritance of family values. However, with the improvement of women's status and the promotion of social progress, modern women enjoy more autonomy and the right to personal choice and should not be blindly restricted to traditional role models. Therefore, whether a daughter-in-law needs to cook when she returns to her mother-in-law's house should be decided based on the wishes and consultations of both parties, and traditional constraints should not be overemphasized.

In addition, personal choice is also an important factor affecting whether the daughter-in-law needs to cook when she returns to her mother-in-law's house. Everyone's family situation, career situation and personal wishes are different. On the one hand, due to the fast pace of modern life and increased work pressure, many people may not have enough time and energy to prepare family meals. On the other hand, some daughters-in-law may not have any special interest or skills in cooking and would rather express their care and respect for their in-laws through other means. In this case, flexible negotiation can be carried out on whether the daughter-in-law needs to cook when she returns to her mother-in-law's house, and she can choose other ways to participate in family life, such as helping with cleaning, being responsible for shopping, etc.

To sum up, whether a daughter-in-law needs to cook when she returns to her mother-in-law’s house is a complex and individual issue that should be comprehensively considered based on multiple factors such as family relationships, cultural traditions and personal choices. We must respect the wishes and choices of both parties and reach consensus through communication and negotiation. The most important thing is that family harmony, mutual respect and understanding are the true cornerstones of the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and family harmony.