Is it a responsibility to take care your parents when they are old?
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YES ITS OUR REPONSIBILTY,WHO TOOK CARE OF YOU WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG,WHO GAVE YOU MONEY,SHOES CLOTHES,WHO GAVE YOU A CHANCE TO GROW THE WAY YOU GREW,YOU WOULD NOT BE HERE IF YOUR PARENTSHADENT HAD YOU.WHO NURSED YOU,WHO CARED FOR YOU,WHO CREIDED WITH YOU WHEN A LOVED ONE DIED,WHO WAS THERE FOR YOU,  GOD AND YOUR PARENTS.
1177886
That is for you to decide. Just remember your parents will always be there, no matter what. They love you unconditionally and understand the need to please your spouse. Your spouse is someone you have to work to keep, and you have to live with them, so decide wisely!
482225
you are 18 now if you feel you are ready and can take care of yourself then go live your life... i am sure they have never been there and there is no way they could understand what you are feeling, i am sure they wouldn't want what is best for you. I heard it from my son so many you just don't get it you don't understand, But i understood way better then he ever thought that i could. but when he became 18 he did his own thing now he is 22 and says.... mom you was so right about so many things if only i had listen to you more.
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I am not aware of any legalities that you have to concern yourself with while the parents are alive.  Being a godparent is typically an honor bestowed upon an individual or couple, with the expectation of taking care of the children should both parents become incapacitated or deceased (indicated in their Last Will & Testaments).  As to specific duties, it is best to talk to the parent asking you to be a godparent, as everyone has different expectations.  Catholic Clergy also might be able to help with this.
638519
Depending on your state regulations it may be that she is eligible for Home Health care.  If it is getting too tough for you to try and do it all, maybe they could at least help.  I believe they will offer at least four hours a day, maybe more.  I lost both my parents at a young age but I remember how tough it was to take care of my mom because she was sick for two years before she passed.  Its easy to say you should take care of her yourself, but until a person has to actually deal with the issue its hard to understand how draining it can be, both physically and emotionally.  Good luck.
51102
I believe that parents get wrapped up in their jobs and trying to provide for their family.  They also, sometimes, get wrapped up in their own lives.  Im afraid that I know of too many families that parents are too wrapped up in their selves to even pay attention to their children.  I dont think its right.  Parents should spend quality time getting to know their children.
81305
I think it means who takes care of you. Gives you everything you want makes sure your taken care of happy etc.Basically spoils you like your parents would because they love you that much
1136992
It's not JUST the job of the parents - it takes a whole community to raise a child.  We are all responsible for the children of our community and our country - our legal, US citizen children.  The other countries are responsible for their children.  Our children are our future.  Even those people who choose not to have children and then resent having to pay school taxes, for instance, should realize that their neighbours' children are the ones who will be someday paying the taxes to support the infrastructure around you in your old age.
234046
I think your parents need you love, just like you need thiers, take it from there and always remember that they helped raise you and educate you the way they did, if it wasn't for thier efforts, you'ld be a lesser person than what you are today.\n\nSo when it comes to parents, I always deal on a platform of love, and sacrifice. Don't forget that most likely, they will not be around for that long.
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I'm not old enough to have a granddaughter.\nI wonder why you are asking this question...seems that you are frustrated.\nNo, I would not ask my parents to look after my kids for such a long time......they have their own life and they should enjoy their new-gained freedom. I would not treat them like free baby-sitters.\nBut then I don't know your circumstances either.
136222
You are asking the wrong people. "Responsible" is an intangible, and our definitions of it would be different than your parents. Ask your parents what they feel would prove you are responsible. Ask for examples.
1001491
Yes.  Taking care of your elderly family members is a sign of gratefulness.  After all the love and things they gave you, they deserve it a lot!
572204
Do you mean like in MR MOM? Well, we guys have different ideas about taking care of the house, but responsibilities are what they are. The bottom line is in how responsible your guy is (or you are?). Otherwise there isn't much of a difference and this is happening more and more across the country due to injuries of husbands or better jobs for the wife or whatever. Well, hope I helped a little.
541428
Wait until you get a little older and show your parents some responsibility....\n\nYou could also offer to pay for them
904676
I think that you should respect your parents call on this one hun...sorry.  You are only 13, and your parents love you and are protecting you from experiances that you are not yet ready to handle.
672482
depending on where they live and how much they respect their parents' wishes, possibly
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Power of Attorney is a legal term.  It generally gives someone else the authority to make legal/monetary decisions for someone else.  It doesn't require "care" for an elderly person in terms of emotional care/support, but it does enable the Person to make arrangements for physical care and payment.  Just because someone has Power of Attorney doesn't mean that they have to be involved in their day to day life.