SDLC 110 Cultural Post 7

[Sequioa Roscoe]

In Korea, just as in many other Asian countries, family is important because it can define your entire life. Family is the single-entity that is passed on from generation to generation besides customs, languages, etc. Family not only includes your living relatives, but also the ancestors that have come before you, who you should still honor and pay your respects to. There is the the duty to obey your parents even when you become an adult. This goes along with the Confucian concept of filial piety, which is about family being at the center and respecting one’s elders. In some cases, one must subordinate personal interests if it is not good for the family. This is not always the case because each family is different. Some families may be more traditional while others may have embraced the modern era.