In some countries, older people who retire from work spend the money on themselves (e.g. holiday) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?

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era, elderly people of some nations spend their retirement funds on themselves on holidays
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money
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for their
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it in upcoming paragraphs. In the
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almost all parents saved their lifetime
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for their children. Throughout their working
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they sacrificed and after retirement when they could enjoy
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,
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around but could not do that as they had already given their
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to kids. In
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, after working thirty-
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one has to give birth to their children,
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them, and pay for their education and when that person has fulfilled his all duties he has a right to enjoy his
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by travelling and exploring different places, spending
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on healthcare. Another good point is that it
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makes young people more responsible for themselves.
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, when young adults know that their parents had done a lot for them and now
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is their own duty to work and survive. Their parents will not help them every time that message keeps them more alert and motivated to achieve more in
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. Final point is, pensioners have their own
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which they spend on
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themselves
themselve
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themselves
in that case they may not become a financial
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good care of their elderly citizens
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governments have to allocate
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amount
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of
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for it. In conclusion, if retirees spend
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for themselves for their relaxation and enjoyment
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may make their
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happy which will be good for an individual and at a
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