Is filial piety a dying virtue? If it is, why?

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Answer 1

It is most definitely a dying virtue in American culture, perhaps not as much in the Far East as it is here, but still not as prevalent as it was in Confucius's' time.

The times have changed so much since this practice was the norm that expecting children to fulfill this today would almost be unfair after parents have spoiled them and done everything for them and very rarely ask for respect in return. Instead of parents trying to be friends with their children, they should demand respect and maybe this practice wouldn't see so outdated and impossible.

But as I said earlier, filial piety in the past called for children to fill their proper roles. In other words, filial piety was one-sided and unconditional. They were expected to take care of their parents even if they were not worthy parents. But now, parents have to also fill their proper role. Of course, I don't mean that children are excused from caring for their parents just because the parents did not fulfill their role as parents. I mean the time is gone when the obligation to show filial piety required blind submission and sacrifice on the part of children. The practice of true filial piety is possible only when the relationship between parents and children is based on mutual respect an understanding.