When has parenthood become a business deal? When did birth become a contractual obligation for future care of the parent? When did a parent's role become defined as a requirement of life with suffering and sacrifice so their senior years can be living in the lap of luxury while their adult children return the favor? Twice I have been confronted with this attitude on this site from comments by others. People here, need support, not ignorant comments about their obligations!!!!!
One of my mantras is judge not, lest you be judged. If you have an opinion state it as such. Judgement on this site is NOT welcome nor wanted. If you've had a parent who gives you the warm fuzzies, consider yourself fortunate. If you do not, as Debralee, wv9729 and myself then don't pass your pompous judgement on us. Parents are NOT owed anything just for being a parent. I would flip if my kids felt like that. I know they don't because I raised them to respect me, not owe me.