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What does it mean to be filial upward and teach downward?

Upward filial piety is not only to express gratitude and filial piety to parents, but also to pass on what you have learned to future generations and make contributions to society.

1, "Upward filial piety" emphasizes that children should respect, care for and take care of their elderly parents, so that they can get comprehensive care and a warm family atmosphere in their later years. "Moral Education" emphasizes personal responsibility and social responsibility, educates and guides future generations to become talents, and cultivates useful talents for the society, which also embodies the thought of "Three Cardinals and Five Permits" in China traditional culture.

2. "Upward filial piety, downward education" emphasizes family and social responsibilities and obligations between people, which is a value concept advocated in China traditional culture.