I heard a quote which I think is true, how about your views?
' You love your children more than they'll ever love you'
Because;
given the choice - would you save your parents or your children? I know there is no question in my mind
2006-09-11 02:25:53 · 37 answers · asked by b7jac 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Yes, the scary thing about it is - we would all pick our children, but then this means that they, one day, wouldn't pick us
2006-09-11 02:30:57 · update #1
Interesting question.
Though I love my parents, I also love my children. I will definitely reach out for my children first. However, I will try to save my parents too but after.
It's like this... Our children came from us, and we want them to live longer than us. We don't want to bury our children. We want them to bury us. Our parents tell us that all the time. Therefore, if something was to happen... Let's say the house is burning... even your parents will tell you to save the children and yourself.
I hope I was able to answer that for you.
2006-09-11 02:36:32 · answer #1 · answered by Twiggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every parent will pick their children. Even your parents would pick you over their own parents.
One person has said it pretty well, parents have had their lives and lived them while the children are just starting out.
Logically, this is the right choice, too.
Change starts with the younger generations, not with the older ones.
2006-09-11 02:49:15 · answer #2 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone answered this as if the children are small (I'll pick them up etc.)
Well what if your children are in their 20s or 30s, and able to save themselves, while your old mum is 90 and has a broken hip?!!!
2006-09-11 02:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by Rose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You create your children and you are then supposed to nurture and love them, so they become your priority. You still love your parents but they're not your priority because they can look after themselves and they've lived longer and done more, your chilren still have a long life to lead. Well, that's the logic behind it anyway, in reality your children might be complete brats that you'd be pleased to be rid of
2006-09-11 04:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by mother knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids first, parents can fend for themselves. And here is something else to think about, in the Tsunami disaster, a mother had to choose between saving one of her 2 kids, and she opted for the youngest, hoping that the elder could save himself. And he did. Some choice though.
2006-09-11 02:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by mark j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ur right! I would definitely save my daughter over my parents. I'm sorry if that sounds cold but believe me it wouldn't be an easy decision. Basically my logic is this: My parents have had a chance to grow up, to get married, to have kids, to have careers, to see their grand kids born; my daughter has not. She is only two and is basically defenceless to the majority of harm which can occur to a human being in this world. Myself and my partner are her barriers to that harm. It rests on our shoulders alone to protect her and raise her to be a decent, loving, wise adult. So for me the answer is a clear one if not a reluctant one.
2006-09-11 02:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would save my children everytime and I know that my partner would expect me to, just as if it was a choice between me and the kids I would expect and want my partner to save the kids first... as for them picking me when they are old, that is the sacrifice of parenthood and I am sure none of us would have it any other way xxx
2006-09-11 02:58:54 · answer #7 · answered by joanne v 72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand where this question comes from but alot of theories come from children needing care and the carer being the one to show their love through care and giving their children the start they need.
The carer(whom ever it may be) reaps this as the child grows from a child to an adult.
We,as children,often find ourselves caring for our parents they way that they cared for us.
We help give them the best start to an easy life as they get older just as our parents did for us as children.
So,to me the answer to your question is:
I love my children and know that when they are adults they will show me the love and care i showed them as children.
2006-09-11 02:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by freerange00720002000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would try saving both but if i had no choice i Would save my children even thou i luv ma mum n dad very much i would have 2 say dat it is fair 2 let my children have a life wen my parents have had there's
2006-09-11 02:35:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You assume that everyone has or will have children. This is statistically incorrect.
If you have no children, and no prospect of this occurring, the choice is your parents or nobody!
Is this what is known as Hobson's choice?
2006-09-11 02:42:49 · answer #10 · answered by James 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋