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| − | The father and son relationship was the core relationship that laid the basis for others. The father had many responsibilities to the upbringing of his son. He was in charge of teaching his child the principles of respect, responsibility, and the importance of your daily duties, which the son then incorporated into his life. The father must be knowledgable and good and make a living of for his family. In turn the song must be respectful and obedient to his parents and always carry his father in high esteem. | + | The father and son relationship was the core relationship that laid the basis for others. The father had many responsibilities to the upbringing of his son. He was in charge of teaching his child the principles of respect, responsibility, and the importance of your daily duties, which the son then incorporated into his life. The father must be knowledgable and good and make a living of for his family. In turn the song must be respectful and obedient to his parents and always carry his father in high esteem. <ref>http://www2.sjs.org/beniretto/China/confuciusnote.html</ref> |
==Elder Son and Younger Son== | ==Elder Son and Younger Son== | ||
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Contents
Confucius Five Relationships
Confucius believed in the importance of a stable society based on self-discipline. In order to create this stable society, he established a set of five basic human relationships.
Father and Son
The father and son relationship was the core relationship that laid the basis for others. The father had many responsibilities to the upbringing of his son. He was in charge of teaching his child the principles of respect, responsibility, and the importance of your daily duties, which the son then incorporated into his life. The father must be knowledgable and good and make a living of for his family. In turn the song must be respectful and obedient to his parents and always carry his father in high esteem. [1]
Elder Son and Younger Son
Husband and Wife
Emperor and Subject
Friend and Friend
References
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