Orbiting Mars

Comment on the story "Chinese satellite to orbit Mars in 2009" (China Daily, March 28)

It is a great decision that China has signed an agreement for a space program with Russia. The cooperation will be of mutual benefit.

Dunia

On China Daily website

Domestic violence

Comment on the story "Domestic violence against children rising" (China Daily, March 27)

Shelter for the child victims of domestic violence may be a short-term measure. What the provincial government should do is to set up more counseling centers where parents could go and consult with psychologists as to how to deal with the situation.

Spanking the child or subjecting him to severe punishment will do more harm than good. Parents need more patience.

A child will grow up to be a complete individual if he is treated with love and care.

Shiv Daswani

On China Daily website

What women want

Comments on the story "What women want: Self-fulfillment" (China Daily, March 27)

In China's ancient legends, man and woman were created by the deity Nuwa.

Her initial idea may have been to set man and woman in equal positions. They would have the same opportunities to use society's resources and to achieve their aims in life.

Power, money, sex are all neutral things in the real world. In different periods of human history, they are considered positive or negative.

So just follow your own feelings.

Cabrite

On China Daily website

Firstly I figure the word "fulfillment" as defined by doctor Li is blurred. So-called fulfillment makes the distinction between love, sex, and social standing. Fulfillment frankly comprises all of the above, even a kid knows that.

Secondly, in my experience women do not place love first, especially in urban China, where they are more independent and tough. However this doesn't mean they want to be like this.

Nowadays the pressure of life is increasing. Women have to master their own destiny. So existence first, love second.

Peter Jiang

On China Daily website

As self-fulfillment ranks the highest in Maslow's "Hierarchy of Need Theory", what the survey concluded is really remarkable progress for the whole society, not only for women.

I think everyone in the world should reach self-fulfillment, so they will not regret their lives when they leave the world.

Li Zhongliang

On China Daily website

(China Daily 03/29/2007 page11)