Chapter I: 24 Acts to Love Your Parents at Home
(24 Behaviors)

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When they tell us to do something, we should do it promptly.

We should make sure that our parents are warm in the winter

At night, we should make sure that they are resting comfortably.

We should lead a routine life,

We should not hide any possession, no matter how small, from our parents. If we do, they will feel hurt.

If we injure ourselves, we will make our parents worry.

When they do not love us, respecting and loving them means we have a noble heart.

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When our parents instruct us, we should listen respectfully.

We should make sure that our parents are cool in the summer.

Before going out, we should let our parents know.

and we should not be constantly changing our mind in whatever we do.

When something pleases our parents [and is proper], we should try our best to provide it for them.

If we do something unvirtuous, they will feel ashamed.

If our parents do something wrong, we should urge them to change. Do so with a kind expression and caring voice. Should our parents not accept our advice, try again when they are in a better mood. If they still do not listen, our sincere tears will show them how deeply we care. Should they get angry with us, do not hold it against them.

When our parents call us, we should answer them right away.

When they scold us, we should sincerely accept what they say.

In the morning, we should greet them and show them that we care.

When we return, we should tell them that we are back.

Even when a matter is trivial, we should not act without permission or just do as we please. If we do so, then we are no longer a dutiful child.

When something displeases them, we should remove it.

When our parents love us, it is easy to be respectful and loving.

When our parents are ill, we should make sure that they take the right medicine. Care for them night and day, and do not leave them alone.