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Chinese fables and folk stories

Note 5 — THE STORY OF TSEN-TSZE, A PUPIL OF CONFUCIUS

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In some parts of China this story is told the children to teach them not to resent punishment from parents. They are taught that whatever a parent does is for their good, and they must believe it unquestionably. When told this story they are asked, “Do you think you could feel that way toward your father after a whipping—or would you feel angry or sorry for yourself?” ↑

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