Baz1 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 9 minutes ago, Draggletail said: We were on a camping holiday a few years ago, having a few drinks by the campfire late at night, with relatives and friends, and a couple were relating troubles over the years with their children and the wife suddenly blurted out "why are your children so well behaved and don't get into trouble? What have you done differently to us as parents?" I thanked her for the compliment but of course, couldn't answer. They're still good and steady boys at age sixteen and nineteen. I'm fortunate. 👍 Good on you. Parents play a big part on how kids end up. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 1 minute ago, The_DADDY said: Great question. Erm, I've absolutely no idea 🤣 Me neither. 😂 Probably not worth dwelling on at this point in your life.👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Just now, Draggletail said: Me neither. 😂 Probably not worth dwelling on at this point in your life.👍 Definitely not 👍😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 1 hour ago, The_DADDY said: Great question. Erm, I've absolutely no idea 🤣 Don't worry pal. I've heard that Holly is now taking wheelchair lessons... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Just now, Padders said: Don't worry pal. I've heard that Holly is now taking wheelchair lessons... She better get to the gym for some heavy duty weight training then 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 3 hours ago, Draggletail said: Do you have a plan, or hope that your children will help and cope? In the past I noticed that brothers/sisters helped my Dad and my brother/sister may give me support, altho I am the youngest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafya Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 My dad has got terminal cancer and my mum has heart problems and difficulties getting about without crutches due to needing a new knee. we are 4 brothers and 1 sister and unfortunately 2 brothers and the sister are not interested in helping out due to past minor disagreements so it’s just me and my brother. At beginning of April I stopped working as my dad came out of hospital in March and was given 2 months to live so needed to be there for him. I don’t think you can rely on children as you don’t know how they will turn out, my parents were there for me even when I made some stupid mistakes and I have been bought up with the ethos of respecting your parents and being there for them. I have 5 children myself so hopefully at least 1 of them may help me out in my old age, if not then I’m afraid I will have to start spending what they would have got as an inheritance on paying for my own care. I agree with the poster who says it’s how you bring your children up that also I believe has some hearing.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 7 hours ago, mafya said: I have 5 children myself so hopefully at least 1 of them may help me out in my old age, if not then I’m afraid I will have to start spending what they would have got as an inheritance on paying for my own care. I agree with the poster who says it’s how you bring your children up that also I believe has some hearing.. With todays modern world, children go off to uni and end up living miles away or a well-paid job takes them away. It's a gamble if you don't make sure that you have a good income your entire life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Well I’m age 77 and a Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferer, many of my contemporaries have gone via cancer, heart attacks and booze, I lost my little dog back in June. I’ve thrown myself into sorting my above average size garden out, there’s no way that I’m throwing the towel in, the grim reaper will have to come and get me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 8 hours ago, mafya said: My dad has got terminal cancer and my mum has heart problems and difficulties getting about without crutches due to needing a new knee. we are 4 brothers and 1 sister and unfortunately 2 brothers and the sister are not interested in helping out due to past minor disagreements so it’s just me and my brother. At beginning of April I stopped working as my dad came out of hospital in March and was given 2 months to live so needed to be there for him. I don’t think you can rely on children as you don’t know how they will turn out, my parents were there for me even when I made some stupid mistakes and I have been bought up with the ethos of respecting your parents and being there for them. I have 5 children myself so hopefully at least 1 of them may help me out in my old age, if not then I’m afraid I will have to start spending what they would have got as an inheritance on paying for my own care. I agree with the poster who says it’s how you bring your children up that also I believe has some hearing.. Sorry to hear about your mum and dad Mafya. I'm sure your doing a good job looking after them.. Best wishes pal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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