Kuo Tung-yao points out that traditional Chinese conceptions hold that caring for old folk is the duty of their children, and the elderly are reluctant to let volunteers who aren't their relatives or friends come to their home to lend a hand.
郭東曜指出，由於中國傳統觀念裡，奉養老人是兒女的責任，因此老人家很難接受非親非故的義工到宅服務。