#我来唠家常#老人总喜欢用我养你小, you have to support me in old age, use filial piety to kidnap children morally, even if the children return with their lives, they don't hesitate to do so, I haven't thought that having children and providing for the elderly are not the same thing at all, especially the elderly who can't take care of themselves for a long time.
From a philosophical perspective, filial piety as an ethical principle lies in mutual respect and care between family members. Indeed, some elderly people may use the phrase "I raise you young, you support me old" to demand that their children fulfill their maintenance responsibilities, and sometimes this may evolve into a kind of moral pressure or so-called "moral kidnapping".
From the perspective of Confucianism, filial piety is a two-way moral practice, not only the one-way responsibility of children to their parents, but also the parenting and care of their children. Confucius's concept of filial piety emphasizes the respect and obedience of children to their parents, as well as material and spiritual support. However, this does not mean that children must unconditionally sacrifice everything they have to repay their parents.
Modern society emphasizes the importance of individual autonomy and choice, which has a certain tension with the traditional concept of filial piety. On the one hand, children have an obligation to take care of their elderly parents, especially when they lose their ability to take care of themselves, and on the other hand, children have their own lives to live and need to find a balance between work, family and personal development.
Philosophers argue that moral obligations are not absolute and immutable, but need to be considered in specific contexts. For the elderly who live a long life and are unable to take care of themselves, the society should provide necessary support and resources, such as nursing homes and community services, so that the elderly can be properly cared for and at the same time reduce the burden on their children.
In dealing with such complex ethical issues, it is important to find a balance that respects traditional values while adapting to the needs of modern society. This means promoting both the spirit of filial piety and the recognition of individual rights and changes in the structure of modern society. Through social policy and communication and consultation within the family, the problem of supporting the elderly can be better solved and harmonious coexistence between generations can be realized.
