this family has made me think , is old age a sin ?

India
May 21, 2007 7:44am CST
The last couple of weeks have made me think a lot , about parents and children relations , some people commented also , but heres something that im going to share, this is in real what i have seen. The parents gave their children the best of education , when ever those children had any minor fever or cold also , their dad used to take them to the best hospital and the best doctor. As time flew the kids grew up they started their own careers , and the father and mother gave them financial help , the children were in good position with good money and all sorts of happyness if life. They could buy anything that money could get for them, but in that process they changed. When the dad and mom needed them the most at that time the children separated from them , they were married , and had kids , but in no way did the parents get any happiness. THe worst part came when their dad was to be operated , the doctor gave the estimate , but not a single of the four children helped, their parents had given everything to their children. It was the love of the parents that made them give their children money and love , now when they are well setteled with big houses and big cars , still they dont have the money for their parents . What do we call it FAITH , no , after seeing the condition , i had only one thought in mind , there are some who want to help their parents , but parents dont want their help , or some cant help because they dont have enough mnoney but here these children have lots of money , good reputation in market , still their doors are closed for their parents . This is not about every one , but of those who have money but dont have that respect for their parents.
1 person likes this
2 responses
@Norstar (694)
• India
21 May 07
It is very unfortunate that such things are happening but it is true that such things are becoming common, now. Many a parents spend all their earnings and resources on the children so that they get the best support for their future and hope that children would take care of them in return. But in quite a few cases, this is not happening and the parents are left without support of any kind. In most of the cases, the parents suffer in silence and do not even complain. As grateful people, the children should take some responsibility of their aging parents and not leave their parents in humiliating state.
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
24 May 07
Wow, that is just so sad. I wouldn't do that to my parents and especially since they have been good to me and no harm was done to me.