Is it unfilial for the younger generation not to want to live with the elderly?

My personal opinion is: "The fact that the younger generation is unwilling to live with the elderly does not mean that they are unfilial."

First of all, we need to understand the meaning of "filial piety". Filial piety means "respecting and loving parents", but it does not mean that children must live with their parents. In today's society, with the development of economy and technology, people have more choices and freedom. Some people may have to stay away from home or even immigrate overseas for work, education and other reasons. For these people, living with their parents is not convenient or may not be possible.

Secondly, we need to consider the aging of the population and changes in family structure. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China, as of 2020, the population aged 60 and above accounted for 18.7%, and this proportion will continue to increase as time goes by. As a result, the growing population of older adults puts increased pressure on family life. At the same time, family structures are also changing, such as the decrease in the number of nuclear families, which means that the roles and responsibilities among family members are also changing.

Finally, we need to respect everyone’s personal choices. While living with parents can help family members bond and care for each other, it doesn't work for everyone. Some people may not be able to live with their parents because of their personality, lifestyle habits, or lack of close relationships with family members. Such personal choices are not necessarily unfilial.

So from the perspective of modern society, "the unwillingness of younger generations to live with the elderly does not mean that they are unfilial", because filial piety is not fixed in one behavior, but covers many aspects of respect and intention. Everyone's situation is different, and you need to make a choice based on your actual situation. The important thing is that we need to respect everyone's choice, establish a family relationship of mutual respect, understanding and support, and provide a harmonious and loving living environment for everyone.