The reason for being so strict is mainly the traditional point of view. Jiena also talks about how she was able to get permission to go to Shanghai to study.

According to traditional values which are more conservative, the children are expected to respect their elders and treat them with care and look up to them. There is a saying that the day you teach is when you will be treated as a father. This leads to

Jiena discusses her viewpoint regarding Shi Yi.