Myth of Filial Piety:The Reality of Long-term Care in China – China Health

www.asiahealthcareblog.com — When speaking to friends abroad about the situation of China’s ageing population, they often talk about how Chinese senior citizens must be well taken care of given China’s traditional values of filial piety which emphasizes respect and care for one’s elders. However, when one takes a careful look, this is not the case. The youth tend to grow impatient as their parents become slower both mentally and physically.

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Myth of Filial Piety:The Reality of Long-term Care in China

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