Family motto

A family motto is a lesson given by the adults of a family to their children, and is a phrase that concisely expresses the moral virtues or guidelines for life that the family must adhere to. It helps family members to form a harmonious and happy family with the right mindset and attitude, and also plays an important role in forming the basic values ​​of social life.

 

Family precepts usually teach the method of self-cultivation and discipline, and in Korea, the representative examples are ‘loyalty and filial piety’ of Kim Yu-sin’s family and ‘faithfulness, integrity, honesty, sincerity, and friendship’ of Shin Saimdang. The contents focus on life etiquette and human education such as respect, sincerity, honesty, and diligence, and cover various fields such as child education, attitude, health management, interpersonal relationships, property management, weddings, funerals, and official life.

 

In recent years, many modern family mottos such as ‘Everyday is important’ have appeared, and they are written in calligraphy, framed, and hung in the house. Family mottos are an important family culture that can reveal the family’s beliefs and attitudes.