Gentle Correction for Parents (亲有过，谏使更)
Chapter 2: The Art of Honoring Family (入则孝)
DZG-025•Chapter 2: The Art of Honoring Family
亲有过，谏使更
— Qīn Yǒu Guò, Jiàn Shǐ Gēng
Modern Translation & Meaning
"True respect doesn't mean blind obedience. If your parents are doing something harmful, it is your duty to gently, lovingly guide them back to safety."
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