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Keeping it in the Family

"It's not an obligation," says The Eighth Promise author William Poy Lee of offering to care for his aging mother in an AARP Bulletin special video report on aging in China. Lee, an American-born Chinese, refers to the ancient tradition of xiao shun, or filial piety.
Although Lee's mom declined his offer to live with him, preferring like most people to age in place, he takes comfort in that she did so freely. "Filial piety isn't rote or assumed, but rather a loving, symbiotic relationship," he writes.
You can read more about xiao shun and aging in China by following the links. Share your story in the comments section - we can all learn from each other!

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