Parents-children relationships in Taiwan (親子關係): love or pressure?孝親費(filial allowance)?

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 pressureTaiwanese parents tend to be overly worried and protectiveWhat 孝親費 (filial allowance) means in Taiwanese cultureThe rise of 情緒勒索 (emotional blackmail) as a popular modern term in Taiwan NoteIf your goal is to progress from intermediate to advanced Chinese and discuss deeper topics with your Taiwanese friends and family, feel free to check out my Level Up & Connect to Taiwan program !  Actually, this year, starting this week, I’ve added a Premier Coaching (6 months)option to all of my courses. Now with this Coaching option, you can practice Taiwanese Mandarin directly with me.🌱You can check all the details on each course page.[Master Spoken Chinese:Conversation Training][Master Conversational Taiwanese Mandarin: Eating, Drinking, and Chatting]Share with me what you think:) 跟我分享一下Support the show