This is something that I'm trying to understand - what is our concept of filial piety? If it is measured in money alone, then my hubby is one ungrateful son because being angmoh, he doesn't give his parents any money. BUT he spends more time with them - be it over the phone (can talk for at least two hours per call) or in person - than some of my Asian friends who give their parents tons of money and presents but you have to make an appointment to have dinner with them. :/It's comforting to see that so many of you are filial to your parents. Well, since they are around we must treasure them. Now that most of us are parents, we understand how tough it is for them to bring us up. I can no longer do filial piety as my parents are no longer around but are happy to see so many of you doing your part to your parents. Well, like most parent, my mum will also refuse my money when she can see that we are struggling with our committments, this is one of their ways of expressing their love to us. To me giving money to them is showing our gratefulness, therefore irregardless of the amount, I'm sure they appreciate our gesture. Having said so money is not all, giving money doesn't mean "buying" filial piety, by spending quality time with them is also important. I believe, when we grow old, we would like to see our own children around us spending sometime quality time together with grandchildren.
hello, which child care centre is your child at?you guys are so lucky.. to have understanding ILs guess m the only one got ripped off... so hope dear daughter grow asap & bring to childcare by next yr.. :wong10: