The younger generation’s views on filial piety, premarital childbirth and other social issues have changed, according to a recent government survey.
The survey by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Affairs last year asked those aged between 13 and 24 about their social values, the results showed that 26.4 percent believed that having children before marriage was acceptable.
The previous survey conducted in 2012 showed that number at 25.9 percent.
About 63 percent of male respondents believe people should marry, while 45.6 percent of females thought likewise.
In 2012, 73.4 percent of respondents agreed that it was acceptable to marry a foreigner; this rose to 74.2 percent in the latest survey.
About 57 percent believe that men and women could live together before getting married.
Also, 49.5 percent said that wealth, school ties and a spouse’s family were critical issues when deciding to marry.
About 13.5 percent said they didn’t want to look after their parents when they get old.
In 2012 this was 11 percent.