Should adult children be responsible for the care of elderly parents?
By taraelocin
@taraelocin (1138)
November 4, 2009 4:52pm CST
My parents lived in the same house as my grandfather. When we got old and couldn't cope anymore, she looked after him until she physically couldn't do it anymore. But still in the home they visited several times a week, sorted his finances, looked after him.
The sisters and brothers all had excuses.
I think children should look after their elderly parents if they can. Even if it is only by visiting. But I don't think everyone is able to physically care for them.
What do you think?
1 response
@Fulltank (2882)
• Philippines
4 Nov 09
Its not a question about responsibility but a question about love. Do you love your parents? If yes, then there's no questions ask, give them the best comfort in their elder years. If you want that your children would take care of you in your later years, then set as an example. Take care of your parents when they becomes old and take good care of them better when they can no longer take care of themselves.
@taraelocin (1138)
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8 Nov 09
I think it's a question of responsibility and love. And ability and money to give them what's best for them. I certainly think children should do what they can to help elderly parents and not just to distance themselves.
