POLL

Do you believe that it’s your responsibility to take care of your elderly parents?

Our parents took care of us when we were young, so we sometimes feel obligated to take care of them in their later years. To some, this is not a duty, but rather an honour and are done without question.
In some cases, the elderly is placed in care homes and forgotten; and in other cases, the youth go above and beyond to care for elderly of other families. But our relationships with our parents can often be complex, so taking on the additional responsibility of caring for them could be a difficult choice to make. What is your opinion?
Make yourself heard by sending an email to
news@platinumbushvelder.co.za or send us a WhatsApp at 081 579 7000 with the following information before 17:00 on Monday 13 February 2023:

• Yes, it’s my responsibility to take care of my elderly parents.
• No, it’s not my responsibility to take care of my elderly parents.
• The reason for your answer.
• A recent photo of yourself—so we can publish your pic with your answer.
• Your contact details.
• Please also indicate in which town/ city you stay.

The results of the votes will be published in our next issue. P.S. You can also give your opinion by commenting on our Facebook post.