i feel bad for my father in law because he is 70 years old and i just had a baby, i'm sure sure he feels sad sometimes. do you think so?
2007-06-04 12:45:56 · 9 answers · asked by wydodido 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
yeah its called mid-life crisis and another stage older in life that elderly people go through.. but after those periods they just accept it and the ones who don't go through depression... but the majority accepts it.
2007-06-04 12:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you've not had much involvment with older people have you? i'm not trying to be a smart *ss really. but i don't believe you have.i also think you must be very young. 70 isn't old. not by a long shot. by 70, people usually slow down some but that doesn't mean they are dying or that they think they are.many look forward to the years when they don't have to get up for work anymore and can enjoy the life they've made for themselves. we all realize our own mortality. some sooner than others. my dad is 78. he still does everything he always has only a bit slower. he knows he's getting older and can feel it. i'm sure he's wondered from time to time what death is like but, don't we all? no. i don't think your father in law is sad. i think he's looking forward to meeting his new grandchild and thinking about all the things he'll teach him/her and the stories he will tell them.
2007-06-04 21:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what culture.
Optimistics live longer and look better.
Positive thoughts attract positive energy.
The soul's beauty reflects through the shell.
True story there's evidence on some of these.
And in Japan elders are considered honorable and respective figures of authority. And anyway; many Japanese are buddahists. Buddahists believe in reincarnation. So this life will not be his last perhaps he'll see your new baby in the next life ^.~
2007-06-04 19:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by Yuri ^_^ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well, 70 isn't really that old. your father-in-law could live long enough to have a drink with your baby on his/her 21st birthday. plus, a lot of old people see children/grandchildren as a continuation of themselves, so even though they see that their life is kind of winding down a piece of them is still living.
2007-06-04 21:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by chichi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah...probably not because of he is growing old but that he would have to leave his good future behind.... and that he might soon have to go and there is no real way to make this go away except to spend more time with him... so he knows that he is still loved....
2007-06-04 19:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by taran 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if he's in good health, he can live to 80, 85 or more, he should eat right, get some exercise.
2007-06-04 20:12:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think old people think about dying anymore then young people. I think when its your time to go then its your time.
2007-06-04 20:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by i_b_winkn_at_u 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i work with the elderly everyday and from what i know thay are usually very lonely and just need love
2007-06-04 19:51:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they shouldnt feel too sad if the lead a full and happy life.
2007-06-04 19:52:12 · answer #9 · answered by faith 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋