I'm reading on here that people are asking what they should be paid to take care of their aging or ill parents.
Am I NUTS to think that it's our responsibility to take care of our parents and family?
I more than gladly took care of my Mom when she was sick and dying, my Brother when he was sick and my husband when he was sick and dying. I hated that I had to, but I did it because I loved them all. My brother is fine. But now I no longer have my Mom and my Husband.
I would gladly do it all over. I wouldn't ask for a red cent to care for any of them or anyone else I care about.
It's supposed to be my Christian duty. But that's just my belief...
I guess im just crazy. ?? ..
But is that the way it's done now? We are supposed to charge our family to care for them???
If so.. what has this world come to?
Please be careful who you judge or say things like this to. You honestly could push someone over the edge, that is hanging by a thread. Words like this could be all a caregiver needs to end there life.
But please consider how your comment appears judgemental & narrowminded.
Well, it sure isn't the same as it used to be! You know, back when ONE salary was enough to provide for spouse, children, home and car, plus food and daily expenses.
Many of us us would love to have been able to care for our parents. If only we could do it without sacrificing our own future security.
I see nothing wrong with being paid to care for a family member, with costs being so high now.