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#11402 - 03/03/03 08:57 AM Re: Sandwich Generation
lionspaaw Offline
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Registered: 11/28/02
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Loc: SW Florida
People in their 70's - 80's come from a totally different world than what's going on in today's society. Some of them keep up with the times and others hang on to the values their parents raised them with and there really isn't much we can do if they don't let us -- if you say to them -- I'm worried about you -- they say don't be.

I like the bumper sticker I saw the other day

Be kind to your children -- they're the ones picking your nursing home [Smile]

Let's hope that when it's our turn to be taken care of by family members -- we remember how hard our parents made it on us to help. [Smile]

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#11403 - 03/08/03 08:35 AM Re: Sandwich Generation
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Registered: 07/09/08
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There are definitely genearational differences. I can see them happening already between my children and me.

We have to try to remember where our parents are coming from with their thoughts and ideas. They lived in a very different world growing up.

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#11404 - 02/13/04 02:18 PM Re: Sandwich Generation
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Brought this post back after talking with a friend who's helping her parents more each day.

Many of us are having to take charge of our parent's finances. The more independent we get, the more dependent they become. It's sad because I know they don't like losing their independence any more than we like assuming their tasks. It's all part of the life cycle. Don't you think?

I also think about some of them losing their license due to vision problems. I dread the day someone has to take my keys from me.

But I have to admit, if anyone wants to pay my bills, they can. [Big Grin] Heck, you can even use your own money! [Razz]

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