Don't turn your parents into... 'housekeepers'!

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In modern life, it is reasonable for young couples to ask their grandparents to take care of their grandchildren so they can focus on their work. However, this should only be considered a temporary solution and for a short time because taking care of children is very difficult and a "burden" for the elderly .

As they age, grandparents need to rest and take care of their health. Not only that, most grandparents often take care of and teach children based on their generation's experience, many of which are no longer suitable for the present.

In particular, children who do not live with their parents when they are young are at a great disadvantage and will be less attached to their parents. Therefore, if they live together or nearby, couples can ask grandparents to help take care of the children, but the main responsibility still lies with the parents.

If grandparents are still healthy, they can be asked to look after their grandchildren, play with them, and take them to school, but they cannot leave all the childcare work to them, and they should not turn them into "housekeepers" by leaving all the cooking, cleaning, etc.

Grandparents need time to rest, visit friends, neighbors, go to church, etc. It is best for grandparents to have a serious and frank talk with their children and assign tasks. Grandparents only support their children and grandchildren to a certain extent, not to be their children's "helpers". Children need to understand this issue and sympathize with their parents because when they get old, parents need to rest, have time to live happily, live healthily, etc./.

Nguyen Thi Hai

Source: https://baolongan.vn/dung-bien-cha-me-thanh-nguoi-giup-viec--a194763.html