Monday, January 11, 2010

R....E...S...P...E...C...T....That is the way for me????



Confucius’ idea to respect older generations compare to the West African’s culture too. One of Confucianism’s main rules include filial piety or respect directed toward older generations. In West Africa, the eldest members were the main figures in the kinship groups and made the big decisions. This not only shows they were trusted but the rest of the kinship group RESPECTED the older generations. Respect is one similarity between Confucianism and West African's culture way in treating older generations.

7 Comments:

Blogger kyle said...

wow thats really true of how they have to treat their older generation with more respects. I didn't know that the elder people in Kinship groups were the main figure.

January 11, 2010 at 8:26 AM  
Blogger Jeremy said...

both families really respect each other

January 11, 2010 at 8:33 AM  
Blogger Harrison said...

Nice job with your post. You helped clarify my understanding of both of these cultures.

January 11, 2010 at 8:33 AM  
Blogger Jocelyn said...

Great job on the comparison between the two groups. There were some things that I didn't know about he older generations

January 11, 2010 at 8:34 AM  
Blogger Melina said...

Yes, each culture R-E-S-P-E-C-T-E-D their elders. As many other cultures do. Elder generations were a big part in both cultures. Nice post, and i like your pics. :)

January 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM  
Blogger kaili! said...

good points.. very interesting btw, did you get the r e s p e c t idea from the suessical play in 5th grade?

January 11, 2010 at 8:37 AM  
Blogger Michelle C said...

All the information are fascinating and i liked how you said what was the similarity between the two culture. I also liked your picture because it kinda shows the elderly.

January 11, 2010 at 8:38 AM  

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