I can think of nothing worse than leaving home and abandoning my parents to old age in some God-forsaken Home for the Elderly (although I appreciate that many are nice and that the staff are in most cases very hard working and selfless individuals).
Why does this seem to be the case in modern western thinking? I can think of very little that is more sinful than forgetting your debts and where you came from, but this is only my personal opinion and I realise many will not share this view.
When and how did things change? I know it goes against nature's constructs to care for your parents as they grow old, but it just seems the the right thing to do, making sure those who did so much to bring you up are comfortable when they find it getting harder to look after themselves; when my grandfather was ill he moved in with us, and my father didn't let our small house, poor wage, full-time employment or children get in the way.
Is it just me that thinks like this?
Thanks!
2007-05-08
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