## Filial Piety: Respecting and Caring for Parents Filial piety is the idea that children should respect, love, and care for their parents, especially when they become old. It is an important value in Chinese culture and is strongly connected to Confucian philosophy. In societies that value filial piety, children are often expected to listen to their parents, support them financially, and look after them in old age. Some families believe that caring for parents is not just a personal choice but also a moral responsibility. However, filial piety can sometimes create pressure. Young adults may feel they have to follow their parents' wishes, even when they disagree. For example, some parents expect their children to choose certain careers or get married according to family traditions. Today, many people believe that respecting parents is important, but children should also have the freedom to make their own decisions. The challenge is finding a balance between family responsibility and personal independence. ## Vocabulary 1. Respect – to treat someone politely and value them. 2. Financially – in a way related to money. 3. Look after – to take care of someone. 4. Moral responsibility – something you feel is the right thing to do. 5. Pressure – a feeling that you must do something. 6. Disagree – to have a different opinion. 7. Tradition – a belief or activity passed down through generations. 8. Independence – the ability to make your own decisions. 9. Balance – a fair situation between two different things. 10. Expect – to believe someone should do something.