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Originally posted by SIAsensacion
THIS QUOTE IS HYSTERICAL!!!
I think part of the respect for elders in Asian cultures is allowing them to be active members of the household. Elders are a vital and important part of the household, and this is often displayed through their household responsibilities--cooking, cleaning, taking care of the kids, etc. The elders are still "usefull," still "needed," and make valuable contributions to the household.
Very different from our relationships with our grandparents/other elders.
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My grandmother actually enjoys "catering" to us when we come home!
I don't want her to work like a "Hebrew Slave" (ala TonyB) but when I go visit her in NC, she definitely has the table spread! She actually calls us before we come home to see what we want to eat so she can have stuff cooked! Greens, bbq chicken & ribs, fried chicken, mac & cheese, chocolate cake, sweet potato pies, etc.
('Scuse me while I clean my keyboard. Mouth started watering. . .)
But many people do sort of "throw away" the elderly. I love being around old folks because there's so much wisdom there.
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