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Originally Posted by AGDee
I just think of it as being generous to people you care about. It doesn't have to only be parents who you help out- I have a list of people who I simply want to help because they are good people and I like them. Or because I know they've struggled and I want them to be able to relax and enjoy other things in life.
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Your choice to do that is different than an expectation or requirement.
I understand this can be cultural, as tld221 explained. However, "because I say so" isn't cultural.
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Originally Posted by AGDee
If you're only having kids so you have someone to take care of you in your old age, then you're making a big mistake. In addition to the "what ifs" posed by Dr Phil, there is also a possibility the child will be disabled and require lifelong care.
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Good point.
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