Episode 10: What's the Deal with Chinese Parents?

Chinese families (and asian families in general) have a reputation for being close, and for listening to parents and grandparents well into adulthood.

In China itself however, respect for your ancestors isn't just culture, it's the law!

Natalie and Cherrie discuss the origin of these filial piety laws, their impact on society, and their net effects. Like most things we talk about, it ends up being Confucius and Mao's fault.