Re: Old people
x2 and nik, what is really heartbreaking in some situations is that many do not have a choice when it comes to elder care. In western society, we're taught and encouraged to plan for our own elder years with 401k plans, long-term disability insurance, loss of income insurance, etc etc. Theres also social security, social sec. disability and govt sponsored programs for the elders. Theres NONE of that in Pak. so elders have to rely upon the mercy of their offspring or other relatives. I feel for those elders for sure. I have the utmost of respect for my elders and would do anything to make them happy (HAVE done this actually, without complaint and at the emotional expense of myself and my children).
YUP....I go to a nursing home. I change diapers of my children. My childen DO NOT change the diapers of me.