Do children have an obligation to look after their aged parents? Most parents would of course want that ... ..

Answer 1

Do the best that you can. Do they have memory loss? need help with meals and bathing? special needs? It depends on the needs of the parent. My parents lived with me for awhile because they just couldn't take care of themselves any longer. It was very difficult because I worked full time. Eventually they needed more help than I could give them, and I had to place them in a skilled nursing facility.

There are other options also -like having them move to an assisted-living center, or having a home health-care worker come in every day to help. Have a look at these websites for other ideas:

www.caregiver.org
www.alz.org

Answer 2

i don't think obligation is the right word. and i don't think most parents want that. we live in an era where most people live to a good old age and have many activities to keep them busy. if YOU FEEL your parents need help and they are not asking for your help, it's up to you decide what YOU want to do. a loving child would take on the responsibiity without even thinking about. but, their parents might still fight back and want their own independence. so, to really answer your question - it's not an obligation, it's a choice - a choice that has to be considered by the parent and the child and something that should be discussed before something should seriously happen to the parents - you HAVE to get their input on where they would be the most comfortable and honor their wishes.

Answer 3

When people have kids and the family is a close one, having the kids look after the aged parents will save money in nursing home costs. They should look after the parents if they're in the nursing home as well. Someone hasta be with them one way or another to make sure that the aged ones are being treated with dignity, class, and respect.

Remember, these are the ones that created and birthed us. They should be given the best treatment by the children regardless of where the parents are. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Have you ever read the Robert Munsch book, Love You Forever ? What a beautiful story.No, you are not obligated to look after your aging parents.Not all parents need help. Many don't want to be a burden,they want independence.You could try to be aware if they need your help, but may be too proud to ask.Only you and your conscience can answer that question because at the end of the day it will you who must live your choices. Keep in mind that any children you have will learn real lessons on compassion and love based on your decisions.

Answer 5

I think children should look after their parents, just like how parents have looked out for the children. I am not sure if it is an obligation, but I do feel that it is morally sound.

Answer 6

I feel we do have an obligation to look after our parents as they age. They spent their whole lives taking care of us and made many sacrifices in doing so. I think it's almost sad that it is looked at like a burden though. It is difficult, I know, but I feel it is the least we can do for our parents after all they did for us.

Answer 7

Even if a child looks after his parents just for the sake of it,do you think he is fulfilling his responsibility...No
let me give you an eg:Most of the Indians if not all ,watch indo/pak match..nobody forces them ,neither are they obliged to watch or cheer for their nation But they do this because they have a sense of belonging.
So,if their is a sense of belonging,you would be naturally bent towards fulfilling this responsibilty.When you have no affection or love towards your parents then its your obligation.
Either ways morally children should look after their parents.

Answer 8

Legal obligation ?? Nope ! (least in the US)

Moral obligation ?? Yes with qualifiers.. Parent’s may adamantly refuse to have their own children care for them. (parental thing…. relinquishing control to children,, and role reversal parent becoming the “child”… can be a tough row to hoe) Children have to be willing mentally to accept role of “parent” to their own parent(s) Some “children” although Adults, can NOT make the change to “parent” for their parent(s)

In some cultures this is not even a question, Adults becoming “parents” to their parents is a normal course of life’s cycle. In the US there is a huge industry caring for old people, assisted living care-nursing homes- assorted waiting rooms for death.. However baring extreme medical/mental issues, older people can still live a fairly active happy “normal” life if they choose to,, by living-being cared for by their own children.

Answer 9

An obligation. No. Most children care for their parents out of love and respect for them. I look at it like this. They cared for nurtured and loved me. I would do the same for them.

Answer 10

I don't think it is an obligation, I am doing it now because I choose to do it. If I didn't, my dad would be in a nursing home. I don't want that and neither does he. My other siblings do not feel any obligation about it either