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Why did the son shave his head after the old man died?

Shaving the head of an old man's son after his death was a form of filial piety in the old society, but now it is no longer important. In ancient times, after the death of parents, children had to mourn for three years according to their dresses, during which they were not allowed to get married, and those who served as officials had to leave their jobs, which was called "Ding You".