‘Not unfilial to send aged parents to homes’


Rebecca: It is unfortunate that many in our society are quick to make judgements, leading to affected family members feeling shamed for their decisions which could benefit all parties involved.

FILIAL piety is a virtue that is greatly emphasised in most Asian families. It encourages children to repay the sacrifices of their elders by caring for them in their old age.

While this sounds fair enough, what happens when children can’t do so for their ailing parents due to the stresses of their daily lives and the medical complications brought on by ageing?

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