Filial piety is the traditional virtue of the Chinese nation. However, in this fast-paced society, sometimes we find that children's filial piety to their parents may not be as pure as we would like. So, how do we see through the true filial piety and the false intention from some small things? Let's start with three small things to explore this question.
The first little thing: whether you care about the health of your parents
Filial sons and daughters will always pay attention to the physical health of their parents, will take the initiative to inquire about their parents' physical condition, will pay attention to their parents' diet and daily life, and will even take care of their sick parents themselves. And those children who are pretending to be sick may only remember to greet their parents when they are sick, but they usually pay little attention to their parents' health. Therefore, we can tell whether children are truly filial to their parents in terms of whether they care about their parents' health.
The second trifle: whether the wishes of the parents are respected
Respecting the wishes of parents is an important manifestation of filial piety. A truly filial child will respect their parents' decision and will not interfere even if they do not approve of it. And those children who are hypocritical may disregard their parents' wishes, forcibly arrange their parents' lives, and even lash out at their parents. Therefore, we can also see whether children are truly filial in terms of whether they respect the wishes of their parents.
The third little thing: whether you are willing to give your time for your parents
Filial children will be willing to spend time with their parents, will go home to visit their parents as much as possible, and will take the initiative to take on family responsibilities and share their parents' worries. And those children who are pretentious may use the excuse of work, study, etc., to rarely go home to see their parents, and even shirk their responsibilities when their parents need help. Therefore, we can also tell whether children are truly filial to their parents in terms of whether they are willing to give their time to their parents.
To sum up, from the above three small things, we can clearly see the difference between true filial piety and false intentions. As children, we should always pay attention to the physical health of our parents, respect their wishes, and be willing to spend time with them. Only in this way can we truly be filial and let our parents feel our love and warmth. At the same time, we should always remind ourselves not to ignore the needs of our parents because we are busy or for other reasons, but to always maintain a grateful heart and do our filial piety for our parents.