In China, what do you call an attitude of respect for parents and ancestors influenced by Confucian thought?

Family is highly valued and bonded in Chinese society. This resulted in the family bonding of the emperor, who is also considered the "Father of the kingdom". Social class is based on ability to work and age, not on skill and wealth. Older people demand a lot of respect from younger people because they seem to have more experience and are better because of their experience.

Filial Piety is the virtue of exhibiting the proper love and respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors, particularly within the context of Confucian, Chinese Buddhist, and Daoist ethics. In more general terms, filial piety means to be good to one's parents; to take care of one's parents; to engage in good conduct, not just towards parents but also outside the home so as to bring a good name to one's parents and ancestors; to show love, respect, and support.

The Western term "Filial Piety" was originally derived from studies of Western societies, based on Mediterranean cultures. However, filial piety among the ancient Romans, for example, was largely different from the Chinese in its logic and enactment. Filial Piety is illustrated by the Chinese character 'xiao (孝).' The character is a combination of the character 'lao (old)' above the character 'zi (son)', that is, an elder being carried by a son. This indicated that the older generation should be supported by the younger generation.