ABSTRACT
Confucianism is a philosophical and religious tradition that originated in China about 2500 years ago. It has had major impact on the worldviews of people throughout East Asia and other people of East Asian descent, especially Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and Vietnamese. Confucius did not claim to found a new religion. He described himself as the transmitter of wisdom from ancient sages. Benevolence should express in relations with family, society, the wider world, and all in heaven and earth. For example, Mencius said that anyone who notices that a child is in danger of falling into a well would naturally rush to save the child, regardless of ulterior motives. Confucian inspired parents often use great effort, resources, and personal sacrifice to raise their children in a healthy way and to educate them. Traditional people live in extended families, often including grandparents, parents, and adult eldest son with his spouse and children.
