It's more precisely that they have a strong sense of filial responsibility (vs larger societal responsibility). Children are expected to financially and sociall

It's more precisely that they have a strong sense of filial responsibility (vs larger societal responsibility). Children are expected to financially and socially support parents. The shame is in admitting that family support is absent or insufficient. History and future plans: http://www.historyandpolicy.org/policy-papers/papers/the-care-of-older-people-in-japan-myths-and-realities-of-family-care http://www.historyandpolicy.org/policy-papers/papers/the-car...