It is progress. Calling parents by their first names shows the equality of personality and social status in modern society. It is progress.
This is not progress. Calling parents by their first names is not in line with China's filial piety since ancient times. It is a disrespect for parents and a retrogression.
Obviously, this essay has no answer. It depends on your point of view. Judging from the equality advocated by society, it is progress, but it does not conform to China's filial piety, and it can also be described as retrogression.