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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown 
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Now that really is a question, and one that would depend on the family, I suppose. I think the answer would lie in the people involved...or is there really any answer at all? This is a very contemplative write, and I admire you for asking it...~S~ Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~S~ |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I'll be short: NO, not if this means you have to give up your own life. Parents sometimes forget that grownup children have their own lifes to live. But then...that's my opinion. I never put pressure on mine to come visit me and you know what....they love me for that. Besides...I would go nuts if they would stand on my doorstep every five minutes LOL Good question Sue. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
like Titia, I'd say if you have to give up your life for your parents...NO...and if they squander you're growth at your loss without a return..NO too. I am however, by nature a very thoughtful and conscientious person understanding the problems of loneliness and old age. [This message has been edited by ecrivan (10-28-2003 09:33 PM).] |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
I'm a parent and I know I don't want to burden my sons. I don't want to weigh them down with me when they have cares of their own. So I would think your parents wouldn't want that either. I don't think they are much different than we are. They babysat us so I think it's only honorable we do the same for them, but we all need a night out and they had their nights out...so turnabout is fair play. I loved this write, because sometimes it's easy to get lost in *giving* and then not taking anything for yourself. Sorry but I just feel so strongly they made sacrifices for us so we should return in like manner. Love, Terri~  |
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