Filiality

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In this article on filiality, Confucius’ perspective is being expressed. Filiality is the foundation of what most people would describe as being a good person. It is also the reverence and loyalty in which we serve our parents. From the time we are born to the time of our death this service is to be performed. While our parents are alive we are to respect and honor them and uphold the dignity of the family and after that we are to cherish their memory and continue with our lives while passing down these set of morals to our own children. Someone who is filial, understands that they must make the right choices and put the important things in his life above all.
The connecting link between serving their parents is love. The mother receives love, but reverence and love belong to the father. In the family, the parents are to be cherished while they raise the children and when in old age the children take care of them. Children are obedient to their elders and they respect all people. In filiality, nothing is greater or more admired than reverencing one’s father. The mother is their to provide love and support for the children while the father provides the family with comfort, love, and teaches the young ones the way of life and leads them in the right direction. After the parents are laid to rest, the children are to continue the legacy of the family name with the pride and dignity that they were brought up with. When mourning the loss of one’s parents, one is expected to fast for three days and allowed a couple of days to take in the loss of a parent. The period of mourning is not supposed to be more then three years because grief should not overtake one’s daily life and mind. In the memory of your parents you are to visit their resting places at least twice a year and not lose touch with their memories.
Filiality is a set of values that is instilled in you in the growing stages of your life and not something that ...