By contrast the Chinese system of filial piety emphasizes strongly the
masculine side of the family and the duties of children to parents, especially
to the father, and of wife to husband. There is a strong emphasis on a clearcut
system of reciprocal rights and duties which all proper people should follow.
“In practice . . . hsiao (filial piety) is demanded of children toward all the members
of the parental generation and above; and ti (respectful obedience) must
be shown by young people toward any older person in their own generation.””