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What is the concept of family?

Family concept is an individual's view, attitude or belief on family affairs, and it is also the standard to evaluate the meaning and purpose of family and the ideal family.

All opinions, attitudes and beliefs related to family or marital affairs, such as family relations, husband-wife relations, parent-child relations and kinship relations, belong to family values.

Family norms: Since ancient times, China has advocated "a proper old age and a proper care for the young", forming a good family moral tradition of respecting the old and caring for the young. Anyone who fails to honor his parents and treat his children well will be reviled as "immoral" by the world, and will be punished by law if the circumstances are serious.

The basic requirement of respecting the elderly is support. When we are grateful for the upbringing of our parents and our children, each of us will grow old. "Being kind to the elderly means being kind to yourself tomorrow." Therefore, it is a legal obligation for children to support their elderly parents.

Husband and wife are the core of family relations, and harmony between husband and wife is an important prerequisite and guarantee for family happiness. The relationship between husband and wife should be based on equality and mutual love. There is no question between husband and wife about who serves whom and who dominates whom. The tendency of "male chauvinism" and "henpecked wife" is unacceptable.