Mengzi once said, “Only by being filial to our parents can we resolve our worries.”

In reality, every parent sacrifices unconditionally for their children, and it’s our responsibility to repay their kindness.

It’s not about providing our parents with a luxurious life, but ensuring they live comfortably in their old age.

Zhang Hao, 28, dropped out of middle school and never went back to school. He spent his days idle, thinking of ways to swindle his parents for money. He lied to them to get more money, and his parents, though helpless, couldn’t do much about it.

Now that his parents are old and weak, they worry about his life. After his father passed away, Zhang Hao’s mother was devastated, and her only hope was to see her son settle down.

But Zhang Hao didn’t understand his parents’ struggles. Instead, he continued to leech off them. One day, he suddenly returned home and asked his mother for 20,000 yuan, which was an astronomical amount for her.

When his mother refused, Zhang Hao got furious, saying, “You must have some money hidden away. If you don’t give it to me, I’ll find it myself.”

Zhang Hao then ransacked his mother’s room, searching for money. His mother was helpless, and eventually, Zhang Hao found nothing. He threatened his mother, demanding she give him money.

The mother, exhausted, fell to the ground, and Zhang Hao cursed her, saying, “You’re really poor, aren’t you?” He then left, leaving his mother in tears.

Thinking about her situation and her son’s behavior, Zhang Hao’s mother felt hopeless and eventually took her own life.

This story touches our hearts and reminds us that every family has its difficulties.

A family’s happiness often depends on two things.

Filial Piety

“A person who doesn’t respect their parents is the most despicable person in the world.”

As the saying goes, “Among hundreds of good deeds, filial piety comes first.”

In family life, a child’s respect for their parents represents a family’s happiness and harmony. When children are respectful, family members can get along better, and a harmonious family is crucial for our well-being.

Filial piety is key to a family’s happiness, and it’s essential for parents to enjoy their old age.

Material Foundation

Eighty percent of family conflicts arise from money. In today’s society, money is crucial for our livelihood, and a material foundation is vital for a family’s happiness.

A stable material foundation can solve many problems, and a family’s stability relies on it.

As Tolstoy said, “All happy families resemble one another, but each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

Life is fair to each of us, and a family’s harmony often depends on everyone’s effort.

Parents should not spoil their children excessively, as it can harm them. A family should have its own values and traditions, which can bring harmony to the family.

Filial piety is a treasure for parents, and a material foundation is crucial for a family’s happiness. Both are essential and interdependent.