What do Chinese young people think of the idea of filial piety (孝道)?
Li Hua, 25,Guizhou
We have a saying that "filial piety is the first of the hundred virtues (百善孝为先)". So you know how (importance) it is for the Chinese to respect and take care of their parents.
My mom has (set) a good example for me. Every week she goes to visit her mom takes care of her. Then I got the idea to care for my mom as well.
In my opinion, filial piety is natural thing. Our parents do so many things for us. It's natural that we feel thankful and want (pay) them back. As teenagers, filial piety may just mean not always arguing with parents, and trying to make them happy by behaving well.
Wang Lining, 14, Shanxi
In China, many schools have (activity) to promote filial piety, such as cooking for parents, helping wash their feet or writing a "thank you card". By doing these things we develop (deep) love for our parents than before!
Confucius believed only if everyone is good to their parents can they be good to other people. Then there won't be many fights. Then we could bring peace to the world. I think this is a great idea. It means that filial piety is about (love) not only your parents but also everyone!
So I think we all should try (we) best to be good to our parents. Be there for them when they feel lonely. Help them with housework. Give money to them when they need it. These are all actions of the greatest kindness.