NEO-CONFUCIANISM

THESIS

• Not good that there is a lack of Confucianist ideas
• Absence of the "Five Great Relationships"
• Without these set boundaries, modern problems arise
• Five Great Relationships are a way of life

DIVORCE: HUSBAND TO WIFE

• Problem: Women and men have a lack of relationship
• In Ancient China women had more respect for their spouses
• Men then reciprocated
• Marriage tends to be taken lightly in modern society
• Ritual: Keeping the promises kept by the orignal ritual (wedding)

DIVORCE CONTINUED

• Solution: Remember the ritual of marriage
• Recreate the bond of husband and wife

FAMILY DINNER: PARENT TO CHILD

• Problem: More opportunities equals a busier schedule
• People rushing around all time results in less family meals
• Finally, less family meals will end in separation of parent and child
• Ritual: Sitting down at a table sharing stories and feelings
• Without this there will be a lack of respect between a parent and child

FAMILY MEALS CONTINUED

• Solution: Take a break from a the go go go
• Focus on rebuilding relationships

THE END