Sexuality and Filial Piety

Sexuality and Filial Piety

Sandra and Peter had two sons and a daughter. Their eldest son and daughter were ‘normal’. University graduates with successful careers, both were married when they were in their 20s. Soon they had kids of their own and Sandra and Peter were soon becoming grandparents.

Their youngest son, Ron, was a little different. From young, Ron was not into football. Neither was he interested in dating girls of his age. Although Ron was a success in his studies and was soon earning earns a fat pay cheque each month, his parents deemed him ‘abnormal’.

Why? It was because Ron decided to live his life with his ‘boyfriend’ Neil. Yes, Ron is a rainbowlander. For long, Sandra and Peter refused to meet Neil. For them, Neil was a non-entity and definitely not considered a family member. They chose to see Neil as a person who had corrupted their innocent son.

With all their children grown-up, Sandra and Peter were living on their own. Their children and grandchildren will occasionally visit for family dinners and get-togethers. But, none of them will stay with Sandra and Peter. The arrangement was perfect until er Peter passed away. Suddenly, Sandra was all alone.

A little old and a little frail to stay on her own, Sandra decided to rotate her time with her children and grandchildren. She told them, she would stay six months in her eldest son’s house and six months in her daughter’s house.

But her eldest son and daughter refused to let their mother moved in. They cited, their houses were a little too small for her. Instead, it was Ron who rolled out the welcome mat for his mum. Surprisingly, Neil was supportive too.

Neil – the “son-in-law” Peter and Sandra never wanted to know – even built a special room for Sandra to live comfortably. In the end, Sandra was truly touched by his kindness. Why? It is because filial piety knows no sexual orientation. Being a rainbowlander doesn’t mean one cannot be a good son.

For Neil, Sandra is family, the mother of Ron, the guy he loves dearly! And for Ron, he was truly touched by how his partner could be so welcoming to a parent that NEVER once wanted to see him!

Blogger’s note: This story is a REAL story with some minor change of names and characters.

I kinda bump onto this article from [Searching For Love]. Very touching. Just thought i'd share with you guys.