As children, we will all grow old one day. It has been said that parents are always devoted, but who has seen obedient children?
When parents show more care towards their children, they tend to become nagging and talkative. As children, we may become annoyed by this, but it is important for obedient children to consider their parents' feelings and love. No matter how outdated they may be, they will always be your parents. Do not repay them with resentment or hurtful words. If you want your future children to treat you well, you should treat your parents well now. Cherish your parents, regardless of whether they have raised you or not. At the very least, your mother carried you for ten months and brought you into this world. She has witnessed everything in this world, the beautiful, the ugly, the evil, and the good. They are all gifts from God and your parents. Do not do anything that you will regret. Please treat your parents well and do not wait until they are gone to appreciate them... It will be too late then.
If one day you find that your father's plants and trees have become neglected,
If one day you find that the floors and closets in your home are often covered in dust,
If one day you find that your mother's cooking is too salty and unappetizing,
If one day you find that your parents frequently forget to turn off the gas,
If one day you find that some of your elderly parents' habits are no longer habits, just like when they no longer want to bathe every day,
If one day you find that your parents no longer enjoy eating fresh and crispy fruits and vegetables,
If one day you find that your parents prefer overcooked food,
If one day you find that your parents prefer to eat porridge,
If one day you find that their reaction time when crossing the road has slowed down,
If one day you find that they cough incessantly during mealtime, do not mistake it for a cold or catching a chill. It is a sign of aging swallowing nerves.
If one day you notice that they no longer enjoy going out...
If there comes a day like that, I want to tell you to be alert, your parents are truly getting old. Their organs have deteriorated to the point where they need someone to take care of them. If you cannot take care of them, please find someone who can, and please remember to check on them frequently. Remember to visit home often and do not let them feel abandoned.
Everyone will grow old, and parents age before us. We must care for them with the mindset of role reversal, so that we can have patience and avoid complaints. When parents are no longer able to take care of themselves, as children, we must be alert. They may experience incontinence and may not be able to do many things. If there is a strange smell in their room, they may not even notice it. Please do not find them dirty or smelly. As children, we can only help them clean and maintain their "dignity."
When they no longer want to bathe, please find time to help them wash their bodies regularly, because even if they try to do it themselves, they cannot clean themselves properly. When we enjoy delicious food, please prepare a small bowl of appropriate size and easy to chew for them, because they may have difficulty chewing due to tooth problems. From the moment we were born, they fed us, changed our diapers, stayed up all night when we were sick, taught us basic life skills, provided us with education, and took care of our needs and extracurricular activities. Their care and actions never cease. If one day they truly cannot move, isn't it only fair to switch roles?
As children, we must remember that when we look at our parents, we are looking at our own future. Filial piety should be timely. Just as the trees desire calmness but the wind does not stop, children desire to take care of their parents but their parents are no longer there - have you paid attention to your own parents? Have you cared for your own parents?