Parental respect refers to deference and associated actions directed towards one's parent(s). In most societies parental respect is a virtuous disposition. The extent to how much deference should be afforded to one's parents difference from region to region with some recommending full
obedience.
Perception
Although most societies afford a sense of virtue and respect to parents, in some societies such deference goes beyond the average and offspring are required by law to be heedful to their parents and be dutiful to their commands and instructions. Such a moral obligation is not necessarily static and may even be suspended during a spontaneous current event. This may be precipitated by any event that shines a negative light on parents, fosterers or guardians, such as a viral incident of physical abuse, psychological abuse, human rights abuse or sexual abuse.
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Filial piety
In Confucianism, Chinese Buddhism, and Daoist ethics, filial piety (, ''xiào'') (Latin: pietas) is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors. The Confucian ''Classic of Filial Piety'', thought to be written around the late W ...
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Pietas
''Pietas'' (), translated variously as "duty", "religiosity" or "religious behavior", "loyalty", "devotion", or "filial piety" (English "piety" derives from the Latin), was one of the chief virtues among the ancient Romans. It was the distingui ...
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Sibling relationship
Siblings play a unique role in one another's lives that simulates the companionship of parents as well as the influence and assistance of friends. Because siblings often grow up in the same household, they have a large amount of exposure to one a ...
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Interpersonal relationships
Parenting
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