Cheng frowned. Not that he was upset that they didn't comprehend, but he wasn't certain he could explain it, either. Why was he brought up the way he had been?
"It's filial. The actions of the child reflect the actions of the parent. We must honor our parents in all things and never destroy what they have blessed us with. Our very actions will determine their worth."
Discussing his culture helped him examine it. Did he believe everything about it? There was one time he would follow blindly. Now, he's not so sure.
"If we are not good, modest, help our lessers, then we insult our parents and ultimately our ancestors. They will not have a peaceful afterlife. They will not bless the living, nor protect us from things we cannot or are not aware of."
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"It's filial. The actions of the child reflect the actions of the parent. We must honor our parents in all things and never destroy what they have blessed us with. Our very actions will determine their worth."
Discussing his culture helped him examine it. Did he believe everything about it? There was one time he would follow blindly. Now, he's not so sure.
"If we are not good, modest, help our lessers, then we insult our parents and ultimately our ancestors. They will not have a peaceful afterlife. They will not bless the living, nor protect us from things we cannot or are not aware of."