Parent Guide > On the Reverence Due Father- and Mother-in-Law

This week in class, we’re reading "On the Reverence Due Father- and Mother-in-Law" by Zhao Ban.

China's first female historian Zhao Ban advises women on the proper way to treat their in-laws.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Gender Roles as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How do we define the roles of men and women?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this philosophy article at home:
  • What was "On the Reverence Due Father- and Mother-in-Law" about?
  • What did you learn about Gender Roles?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Filial Piety Today'
  • 'Discovering China – The Han Dynasty-China’s First Golden Age'