yes

Posted By: absolutely on 2006-07-13
In Reply to: question for all - discussions are welcome

while it is not always possible to physically take care of them, I feel we are all responsible for making sure that they do get the best of care if they cannot take care of themselves --regardless of what kind of parents they were. What we do in life isn't a reflection of what other people are but a reflection of what we are....

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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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