I think it comes from a more collectivist mindset. To an individualist, this seems pretty foreign. I think it goes something like "If you're able to do lots of

I think it comes from a more collectivist mindset. To an individualist, this seems pretty foreign. I think it goes something like "If you're able to do lots of stuff for yourself, you should have to do something for your less able neighbors as well". The danger is as pointed out, if the burden becomes too high or feels to intrusive, you'll get "well screw it then, I'll just be like everyone else".