Taking care of grandparents!
By rmnrmn
@rmnrmn (688)
India
September 7, 2021 2:28pm CST
Owing to rapid changes in lifestyle, work patterns and social set up, young family members these days do not pay attention to the problems of the older members of their family. It is also seen that they often hire competent professionals to look after the elderly in the family. This development is not very positive and may create social and cultural complications.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
8 Sep 21
If I had to choose between a competent professional or an incompetent friend to look after me I would choose the incompetent friend.
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Sep 21
Yes, this is true, but don't you think that's a broad statment? Don't you think every person has a story?
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@rmnrmn (688)
• India
7 Sep 21
Yes, its a broad statement!
Let us talk about if young people reluctant to take care of elderly people, how negative vibes spread in our society.
Firstly, it is a moral responsibility of young ones to take care of their older relatives in the family. If they turn deaf ears to old people, children in the same family also grow up with similar understanding and they will do the same when they become young.
Secondly, such practice is very harmful to the social and family set up as old people worked hard and nurtured their children and now when they need support, the children turn their back on them at the time of reciprocation. The institution called family thus breaks down.
Thirdly, elderly people often feel lonely and rejected when they see that their own offspring does not have time for them. Such a situation may lead older people into depression and related health problems.
Finally, trained professionals are not family members and hence they cannot show love and warmth to the seniors when they hired to take care of aged people.
All in all, it seems that trained health professionals may give competent services and can offer an alternative. However, I firmly believe that youngsters in the family must look after their elders as it is one of their fundamental duties.
