Re:Americans Want to Believe Jobs Are the Solution to Povert...
by sheepmullet on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @05:54AM
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> Here most elderly either gets support in their own home by professionals
That’s common as well if they can mostly look after themselves and only need say a weekly visit from a nurse.
I think the only difference is the children are expected to pay.
It’s maybe half live with their kids and the rest live independently.
> or at a home with professional care
This is common when they need full time care. But this is usually only a small % and not for long.
And again the kids pay.
> I'd rather spend time with my family on our own terms and not because I have to support them.
That’s one way to think about it.
My perspective is my parents supported me for 16 years and so I have a duty to support them.
I think it is good for character, helps people to appreciate life, and helps build meaningful relationships. It also means grandparents get to spend lots of time with their grandchildren.
That’s common as well if they can mostly look after themselves and only need say a weekly visit from a nurse.
I think the only difference is the children are expected to pay.
It’s maybe half live with their kids and the rest live independently.
> or at a home with professional care
This is common when they need full time care. But this is usually only a small % and not for long.
And again the kids pay.
> I'd rather spend time with my family on our own terms and not because I have to support them.
That’s one way to think about it.
My perspective is my parents supported me for 16 years and so I have a duty to support them.
I think it is good for character, helps people to appreciate life, and helps build meaningful relationships. It also means grandparents get to spend lots of time with their grandchildren.