Mothers deserve real care, not just online love

LIKE ALL OTHER festivals, Mother's Day, which was celebrated on May 10, saw waves of congratulations and gratitude flooding domestic social networks. However, in sharp contrast, many people don't visit their mothers for a whole year or longer. Do we practice filial piety only once a year, and, more ironically, only through social media? Comments:

In a traditional agricultural society, being filial means supporting parents when they are old and taking good care of them when they are sick.

However, because of the rapid changes in society, family sizes have shrunk and many adult children live far away from their aged parents. Besides, the parents who enjoy social security and pensions might no longer need such care. Thus it's important for adult children to take care of their parents' psychological health. Social networking is a good way for children who live far away from parents to express their love for them.