Philosophy (Filial piety)

Individuals with virtuous character possess stable states of character.
A virtuous person naturally performs the right actions without excessive deliberation.
Exceptions exist in extreme circumstances where reflection may be necessary.

Continuously practicing virtuous actions is essential to becoming virtuous.
Virtue is a skill developed over time, akin to learning a craft.
Initially, efforts to be virtuous may feel awkward or ineffective ("bad at being good").
Example: The character traits modeled in the animated series "Avatar" can illustrate the process of developing virtues like bravery and compassion.

Practicing filial piety can teach individuals how to navigate adult relationships.
Filial piety involves respect and duty towards parents, but the nature of this relationship can vary.
It is crucial to consider that not all parents model ideal behavior or virtue.
- In such cases, children may not owe filial piety to their biological parents.
- Instead, they can demonstrate filial respect to other adult figures in their lives, who embody positive traits.

Friendship typically occurs between equals engaging in shared activities; this may not always apply to parent-child relationships.
The nature of friendship and filial piety influences their relationship dynamics, especially regarding the activities shared between parents and children.
Addressing the objection of bad parenting:
- Bad parents do not necessarily forfeit filial respect; individuals can form positive attachments elsewhere.
- Influence of virtuous adult figures can guide the understanding of filial piety in a more productive way.