Parents-children relationships in Taiwan (親子關係): love or pressure?孝親費(filial allowance)?
- Author
- Miss Lin, Mandarin teacher from Taiwan
- Published
- Tue 02 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
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In this episode, I share insights from a small survey I did with my close Taiwanese friends over three months. Honestly, I have mixed feelings talking about Taiwanese family culture because it’s 一言難盡 It’s hard to put into words.… It’s delicate and complicated to balance love and the concept of 孝順 (filial piety). It’s an art. But love is an art, right? :) Full episode and transcript on my patreon.
- The important concept of 孝順 (filial piety) and how it can sometimes feel like pressure
- Taiwanese parents tend to be overly worried and protective
- What 孝親費 (filial allowance) means in Taiwanese culture
- The rise of 情緒勒索 (emotional blackmail) as a popular modern term in Taiwan
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