Not Traveling Far
Staying close to aging parents to care for them.
Confucius taught that one should not travel far while parents are alive, or if one must travel, have a definite destination. Parents should not worry about their children's whereabouts.
When parents are alive, do not travel far. If you must travel, have a definite destination.
Physical presence enables care and prevents worry.
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- What Confucianism says about family
While parents are living, do not go far, and if you must, have a definite destination. The concern is their worry rather than your freedom.