Re:What if we talked about over-60s’ screen time as we talk ...
by lupire on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @07:02PM
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> You're right in that generally it's none of my business how my father spends his days.
Why would you say that? Family relationships matter.
Re:What if we talked about over-60s’ screen time as we talk ...
by bravetraveler on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @07:07PM
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True, that's the thesis of my post!
This is the struggle, respecting autonomy while still caring for someone
Say I saw his health declining, I'd mention it - but I probably wouldn't expect much of it either, considering
Edit: thinking on it, the effectiveness comes down to method
Articles like this one are understandably inflammatory.
Similarly, if I called my father something awful, I couldn't expect a good result. Asking how he feels does nothing
We'd both be better off if I offered to cook him some meals, for example
Parents are accountable to the children, just as you say the children are to the parents. That's what relationships are.
You're right in that generally it's none of my business how my father spends his days.
However, decades of the outrage figure on TV have shown that aspects of how he spends his time are not only his concern.
Had he listened to the majority of the family he'd still have those relationships
Even now as an estranged adult, I'd appreciate his (non-deranged) input