I understand that and even agree to an extent. But like many other things I wonder if we've let it go to far. Look at the fact that some have children they know they can't afford to receive benefits. Look at the fact that many children have ipads and every other frill but their grandparents are in poverty or in a home at taxpayers expense. At what $$$ point are the elders to be sacrificed to ensure children can be raised "keeping up with the Jones".
I understand that and even agree to an extent. But like many other things I wonder if we've let it go to far. Look at the fact that some have children they know they can't afford to receive benefits. Look at the fact that many children have ipads and every other frill but their grandparents are in poverty or in a home at taxpayers expense. At what $$$ point are the elders to be sacrificed to ensure children can be raised "keeping up with the Jones".
Remember this when Obamacare denies you medical treatments!
^^^ +100 on this. My mother will tell you "that was her responsibility for having me and my two sisters", but I can remember her doing without alot of things when I was growing up so that my sisters and I could have what was necessary. I feel like I will return the favor when the time comes.
What about deadbeat parents that never did a thing for their children(Yes, they are out there.). Or the ones who's children were financially cared for by the state. Or the ones who's parents were passed out every night on drugs or alcohol and the child was forced to fend for themselves. If those kids grow up to be successful and thank god many of them do, should they too be held responsible for the parents that never were for them?
Read what I said, folks. I didn't say it's not right to support one's folks; I said I don't approve of somebody sticking a gun in my ribs and saying I have to. Yes, in most cases, there probably ought to be a moral duty, but as far as a legal duty, well, a duty should be adopted by action. Parents took action; kids did not.
How far back? Life expectancy has changed quite a bit.
Here is an example for you. Parents dont save towards retirement in order to send their only child to college with no student loans. That child will have a decent chance for success and it is because the parents sacrificed everything for that kid. Is that poor financial planning? Or is that being a good parent and sacrificing for your child?
I was generalizing based on the fact that in the past it was much more common to pass at home with family than in a nursing home.
The article below has some interesting history.
THE HISTORY OF NURSING HOMES
http://www.4fate.org/history.html
WE as 'children of our parents' should do all we can to fend for them if they get to where they can't fend for themselves. Whether it be a nursing home or our home. Best of all, if we can fix their home for 'em to stay. There is a certain comfort factor you can't replace.
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