How to get along with elderly parents

Author: Bo Hongjun, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: In traditional Chinese ethics, "filial piety" is considered a "natural and righteous" behavior, one of the highest moral standards, and a fundamental and important principle for supporting the family-based elderly care system and regulating family relationships. However, what exactly is filial piety? A common explanation is: "the care and support provided by younger generations to the elderly, or children to their parents in terms of spiritual, living, and other aspects, representing a part of the obligation to support parents. As for how to be filial, the definition varies across different eras, but elderly care is undoubtedly an important component of filial piety. In China, elderly care is primarily based on the family unit. With the development of social welfare services, nursing homes are no longer seen as 'refuges for the elderly.' Whether elderly care is provided at home or in nursing homes, children should make greater efforts to care for, assist, and comfort their parents, ensuring their later years are filled with happiness and joy. To this end, this book begins by examining the physiological and psychological aspects of the elderly, through careful analysis and extensive discussion of issues that people commonly care about, aiming to help young people learn how to better interact with their parents. For young people who are troubled about how to get along with their parents, reading this book is a good choice.