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Will Any ‘Filial Son’ Remain at the Sickbed for the Long Haul?

Many people brought up in the traditional Chinese culture would have heard the expression: “There is a filial son at the sickbed for the long haul.” Do modern people still relate to this principle, or is it another relic from a bygone era? According to many accounts and experiences, it is very common for a person ...