Some people like their names, but others are not happy with them, Many times, children s names have an important meaning for their parents.
Some parents name their children after a member of the family.
Some parents give children special names so that the names can make children feel like they have a goal (目标). For example, they name their children after famous people like musicians or scientists. At times, parents name their children something unusual.
Since children don't get to pick their names, they may want to change their names as they grow up. Should children be allowed to change their names?
Some people say children should be able to change their names, especially if their names are unusual. This is because some people make fun of children with unusual names. And they may not like the member of the family they are named after, or they may not agree with their parents about ideas related to their names.
Other people think children shouldn't change their names. This is because children change a lot as they grow. One name may seem good during childhood, but then may not seem very good in adulthood. Children may also be easily influenced by their friends. Parents, not friends, should be the main influence in a child's life. And since parents give their children a lot of love and care, they may feel hurt if the child wants to change his or her name.
