A lack of empathy towards one’s loved ones, especially aged parents, makes me very mad.
It is very convenient for us to forget the extent to which our parents have cared for us. Right from our birth, they have stood by us, and ensured a good upbringing to the best of their capabilities, without ever giving us a chance to complain.
Quite often, I witness my friends display unacceptable behavior towards their aged folks. The most common observation is moving their parents to a nursing home, despite being financially capable of shouldering responsibility of providing the care required by them at that frail age.
It annoys and saddens me to discover this careless attitude in people who want to move their care-givers away into seclusion without giving it a second thought. Isn’t it a shameful and despicable act?
The very same parents, who have been abandoned, suddenly become dear, when it is time to share and distribute their life’s inheritance. This shallowness in people’s thoughts and actions can make me seethe with anger. Even after the display of such ungrateful behavior from their children, they seldom utter a word of protest.
As they say, “what goes around comes around”. It is just a matter of time before the ruthless youngsters get a taste of their own medicine, in their old age.
Small acts of kindness go a long way. Compassion, caring and warmth of a loving relationship will ensure a smile on these deserving faces and make their life much more pleasant.One fact that I’m absolutely certain about is that I will care and nurture my folks as and when they age, and in my own way, offer my thanks to them for making me what I am today.