Yes, ever since we were very young, they've been teaching us to be good to our parents. They say that filial piety is the greatest of the virtues. Whatever you do, you should put your parents first. In Confucian thinking, the most fundamental ethical concept is filial piety. Imperceptibly, it's also affected our thinking. No matter how you slice it, being good to your parents is a cardinal virtue. But you don't need to force yourself to bear it. And you have to know what's the best way to treat old folks. Our own dignity and prestige aren't important.

For example, Buddhism, which originated in India was developed further in China and passed on through Southeast Asia. Confucianism has its roots in China, but was held in high esteem by European thinkers such as Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and Francois-Marie Arouet. This is the charm of exchange, the fruit of learning from one another.

That's right! Why is it that Chinese people, and the Chinese Emperor, venerate Confucius so much? This is because Confucius was not only an educator, but he was great thinker as well. He was the founder of the Confucian school of thought and put forth the idea of 'ren', or benevolence. He said, “What you do not wish for yourself, do not impose upon others.” Meaning that anything you wouldn't want for yourself, or anything you wouldn't do yourself, you shouldn't force upon other people. The Confucian school of thought influenced Chinese feudal society for thousands of years.