Heavy emphasis is placed on filial piety (showing respect for one’s elders), and remnants can still be seen in most Chinese families. Starting at a very early age, there is a strong informal education in which children learn that their highest responsibility and obligation is to care for the welfare of their parents, particularly those who are old. This proves that in some aspect Confucianism does exist in the 21st Century and remains within the average Chinese household. Though it is no longer the leading force of the nation which guides decision making from the leaders to the people, it holds a firm place in the heart of the people and so they unconsciously act according the principles. While the philosophy of Confucianism is a comprehensive
