Recently, netizens have listed the "Seven Deadly Sins of Filial Disobedience", which include behaviors such as shouting at parents, being overly commanding, and even depending on parents for support (commonly known as啃老or 'parasitic youth'). Surprisingly, giving parents items like mobile phones that one no longer wants also made it onto this list, prompting many netizens to admit they were guilty.
Below is the list of Seven Deadly Sins of Filial Disobedience compiled by netizen @IT Fanatic Charles. Have you committed any of these sins?
One, Stinginess: Giving parents things you no longer want, such as old mobile phones;
Two, Laziness: Making parents do laundry or cook for you;
Three, Anger: Shouting at your parents;
Four, Jealousy: Always feeling that your parents haven't given you the best;
Five, Arrogance: Treating parents with an air of superiority;
Six, Greed: Being a parasitic youth;
Seven, Excessive Evil: Not taking care of parents in their old age and not seeing to their proper burial.
Follow-up by the reporter: Filial piety is one of the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation, considered the foremost among all good deeds. Parents: New and Old Needs Vary
"My parents only like phones with loud sound and large fonts; smart phones are too complicated for them to use. The phone I've discarded is actually unsuitable for them." Miss Li from Wuchang bought two new phones for her parents. Considering the habits of the elderly, she specifically chose easy-to-use models suitable for seniors. "Parents generally don't have high demands for brands or prices; they just need something to make and receive calls."
When "Ling Shaoshao's" mother saw his discarded phone sitting unused in a drawer, she asked if she could use it. He naturally agreed, as she thought it was a waste to let it sit idle when she could use it instead, effectively reusing resources. She was quite happy using it. "Can you give me this?" Recently, "Big Dumb Ox 18's" mother became addicted to a small game on the iPad and suggested to her son that she take it back home with her. "Though this item may be considered old to him, for my mom, it's still quite novel."
Children: Items Given Are At Least Eight-Tenths New
When giving clothes to parents, it's usually brand-new items, but there are exceptions—when a son's size is similar to his father's or a daughter's size is similar to her mother's. "I often buy new clothes, shoes, or handbags for my mom. Once, I bought myself a down jacket for several hundred yuan but found it a bit small after wearing it only once, so I gave it to my mom. It fit her well and even made her look slimmer, so she happily accepted it." "Being Wake Up Ah" feels that sharing clothes between mother and daughter can be a source of happiness. Moreover, she wouldn't give her mom truly old clothes; at most, she might pass on items worn only once or twice before offering them as gifts.
Mr. Zhang from Hankou said that his son has many clothes and shoes, and updates them quickly. For example, the clothes distributed for unit sports events are only worn once. "Although these could technically be considered old, they're practically new. Nowadays, who wears clothes until they're worn out before buying new ones?" He indicated that if his children buy him new clothes, he would be very happy. If they give him used clothes, as long as the size fits and the style is acceptable, he doesn't feel uncomfortable about it. People of his generation still advocate thriftiness.