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Have your say / Sê jou sê Do you believe it is your responsibility to take care of your elderly parents?

16 February 2023 · Platinum Bushvelder

Our parents took care of us when we were young, so we sometimes feel obligated to take care of them in their later years. To some, this is not a duty, but rather an honour and are done without question. In some cases, the elderly is placed in care homes and forgotten; and in other cases, the youth go above and beyond to care for elderly of other families. But our relationships with our parents can often be complex, so taking on the additional responsibility of caring for them could be a difficult choice to make. What is your opinion?

PUBLIC POLL: THE RESULTS ARE IN!

NO 2% YES 98%

Yes. As their son, I must make sure that they are well taken care of, especially when they are old because it is my responsibility to do so. Alfred Motsweneng

Yes. It’s our responsibility to take care of our parents and I think it’s only fair for us to take care of them when they cannot take care of themselves. Caroline Nortje

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