Some people think that the government is responsible for looking after the elderly. Others believe that it should be family members. Who do you think should take responsibility?

It is becoming accepted by some
people
that old
people
ought to be taken
care
of by the
government
, while others are of opinion that family
members
need to
care
for their old
parents
in today's complex society. Personally, I totally agree that both the
government
and family
members
should take responsibility for the elderly for some reasons. As time goes on, human beings are due to become old.
Thus
, we sometimes need someone else to be looked after in terms of physical activity or financial situation. As for who should be responsible for older
people
, in my view, the authorities along with families could possibly do a favour for the elderly.
For example
, if only the
government
is forced to come to a decision to grand social aid for the elderly population, in
this
case, it will meet their needs for money. And they will be on the verge of being a lack of
care
.
Therefore
, the
government
is not sufficient for the elderly to survive.
On the other hand
, one of the parental duties in life is to bring up their offspring. From my perspective,
also
children must have a commitment in front of their
parents
.
In other words
, sons and daughters are responsible for their elderly
parents
because they need their children as much as kids need their
parents
when they are in childhood. Having said that, the
government
has to help them as well.
For instance
, in case only family
members
are compelled to look after their old
parents
and if they are living under the poverty line, in
this
regard, the family will not be able to meet their necessities.
As a result
of
this
, the old
people
may be forced to live in nursing houses, which, I do not think, they deserve living. In conclusion, despite some
people
claim that the
government
have lots of things to do related to
this
issue, I am not inclined to believe that it is possible without the helping of family
members
. It is because, the elderly not only need financial aid, but
also
sweet
care
by their children.
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