Every day we encounter the various relationships we have in our lives. One of the most significant relationships is that of a child and parent. Inevitably, there is a connection between parent and child whether good or bad. The relationship of parent and child is reason enough to be partial. Niko Kolodny, author of “Which Relationships Justify Partiality? The Case of Parents and Children”, says that a child’s responsibility will only take place if the parent has met their responsibility (60). Contrary to that belief is mine. In my culture it is part of morality and your self-worth to care for your parent even if the history of encounters has not been pleasant or give reason for partiality.
Although, to contradict my argument, Kolodny brings