Confucian filial piety is divided into three levels: the first is respecting relatives, the second is not humiliating, and the third is being able to support.

That is to say, the greatest filial piety is to honor one's ancestors and show off one's family, the second is not to do anything that will disgrace the reputation of parents and ancestors, and the lowest is to be able to support one's parents.

Confucius also explained: Nowadays, when people say filial piety, they mean those who can raise them. As for dogs and horses, they are all raised. How can we differentiate between them if they are not respectful?

That is to say, people nowadays say that filial piety means being able to support the elderly, but you also raise dogs, cows and horses at home. If you don’t respect your parents, what is the difference between the two?