I believe that every child has an unspoken moral duty towards their parents. A child should try his/her best to do whatever he/she can in his/her power, to make their parent's life better, after growing up. We, as adults, can now reflect back and see what we have done or are doing to make sure that our parents live their remaining lives comfortably. I try and support their lifelong medications, their tickets every time they travel and sometimes share their rent too, though I feel this may not be enough but its best I can do at the moment. What about you?
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discuss Let us reflect, what have we done for our parents?
- Thread starter Dr. A
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This thread focuses on relationships, including communication, dynamics, challenges, advice, and their impact on personal growth and connections.
I love my parents, but they partied during my childhood, and I never really got to see them when it mattered the most.
My grandmother raised me pretty much. I took care of her up until she died last year. In fact, yesterday would have been her 89th birthday
I really miss her a lot. It's just like losing a parent. I still catch myself getting ready to call her on the phone.
But because of my parents not really being parents like they should have, I grew very independent quickly. By the time I reached 12 or 13, they wanted to be in my life and be lovy-dovy again. I was over that at that point and did not conform. Sometimes it was hard to accept and sometimes I had be punished for not conforming. But I stood my ground, and remained independent.
Fast-forward today, I love my mom and dad (both divorced before I was even a year old) but I rarely talk to them, aside from on the phone. I might physically see my dad twice a year otherwise it's through text.
That's just life for all of us.
As far as who takes care of them, I would if no one else would.
My grandmother raised me pretty much. I took care of her up until she died last year. In fact, yesterday would have been her 89th birthday
I really miss her a lot. It's just like losing a parent. I still catch myself getting ready to call her on the phone.But because of my parents not really being parents like they should have, I grew very independent quickly. By the time I reached 12 or 13, they wanted to be in my life and be lovy-dovy again. I was over that at that point and did not conform. Sometimes it was hard to accept and sometimes I had be punished for not conforming. But I stood my ground, and remained independent.
Fast-forward today, I love my mom and dad (both divorced before I was even a year old) but I rarely talk to them, aside from on the phone. I might physically see my dad twice a year otherwise it's through text.
That's just life for all of us.
As far as who takes care of them, I would if no one else would.
The thing is that there is nothing much that I can give to my parents. They hardly take anything from me. The bit I do for them is to serve them. I help them run errands when I am free. I help do their laundry at least twice in a month.
Frankly speaking, I haven't done anything for my parents. My parents not only raised me and paid for my education but even gave me property, yet I haven't done anything except taking care of their medical bills and supporting their lifestyle. However, when they are too week to live in their own, I plan to bring them to my home.