Your parents abused you as a child should you care for them in old age?

I am really happy for people that had a memoriable childhood. I think it makes them much better at raising their own children. I do however get a bit upset when I hear people complain about growing up but they received only love. I wanna kick right in the behind. Instead of talking negative about their past they should express how much love they received growing. So when I put it like that I guess my son wins. I grew up in a bad childhood but because of that I made sure I treated my son the right way so he has a chance at a normal life without a lot of baggage. Plus I don't think he would want to grow up waiting to care for me as an old man just for revenge. :) Hopefully he grows up and tells his kids what he had and not what he didn't get.

Growing up I often thought I would like to take care of him. If you know what I mean. Ha. I didn't have the greatest childhood and I know I am not alone at that one. I have tried to put myself in his shoes to see if I could understand why someone can smack kids but never could but I guess that's not such a bad thing. I have a 21 year old son now, the old man and 'the old lady' have been gone for a long time but I have never raised a hand to my son, ever and he's turning out to be a pretty good man. A cycle of abuse has ended and a new cycle has begun. Always look to the future. And hope for big things.