question for all

Do you feel that you should be responsible for caring for your elderly parents? Why or why not?  (please note that I underlined the word "responsible." In other words, The question is not "do you want to," but "are you responsible."

Looking forward to your responses.

• question for all - discussions are welcome
  • I would have, had I been asked. sm - omt
  • nope, nada, nyet - SM
  • Yes, I think it is a responsibility and I mad a promise... - Getting older
    • Oops! That should be made not mad. (no) - Getting older
  • Just as I am putting away $ for my SM - no
  • Responsible? No. Want/intend to? ABSOLUTELY - I think we should provide for ourselves responsibl
  • I personally believe, yes, I am. - Personal opinion
  • I have hesitated in answering this question--sm - none
    • I believe you have the right to feel this way. - JJ
      • Thank you for your response--sm - none
    • You are a good daughter, more than she deserves. Bless you. - nm
  • Yes, - but it's part of my culture
  • I love my children and willingly give up a lot for them- however - sm
    • I don't either. That's why it was in " ". - nm
      • yes I know, I was agreeing with you. - nm - Laura E.
    • I don't think it is cruel to admit your remaining parent - sm - Laura E.
  • think of your own children if you have any....sm - casey
    • I do believe as stated in this discussion - More to say
      • If you were "privileged and blessed" ...sm - casey
        • I should also add that you have to - More to say
  • yes - absolutely
  • Yes, if you have a good relationship, obviously - sm - Laura E.
  • For me the answer is yes because they took care of me - and still help out if we need it.
  • Yes, absolutely. My sister and I have already decided we - honey
  • I do, because they took care of me. If they were absentee parents, then I'd say no. nm - R
    • Though I must say the thought of it scares the crap out of me. sm - R
  • caring for elderly parents - sienna
  • I really think it depends on the situation - Sue
  • This is such a tough question...sm - ??
    • ummm... - sm
      • ummm...I still say it depends on a lot of things..and yes, how much do you and can you do. sm - ??
        • To get a break your in-laws might consider... - M.A.
        • Does she have other children who can help - THoughts
          • I'll try to answer - your questions
        • Could you or your husband or his brother/sisters -sm - XXX
          • Unfortuantely this lady has pretty much burned her bridges with everyone years ago. sm - ??
      • Not all of us are parents. Not everyone had caring parents. nm, - .
  • elder parent care - sm
    • I think there are two types are care/discussions going on here(sm) - my opinion only

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