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Did someone take into account the kids? My dad turned 60 recently, and the mere thought that he will be a pensioner before I make any considerable amount of mon
by claudius 14y ago
Did someone take into account the kids? My dad turned 60 recently, and the mere thought that he will be a pensioner before I make any considerable amount of money and likely senile/needing full-time care by the time I turn 35 is…weird.
- diego 14y agoI don't understand your comment. How old are you? Would you rather take care of your aging dad (assuming that's necessary, which is a big "if") between 35-45 or between 50-60? Does it even matter? Why is that thought weird? Would you rather not exist?
- claudius 14y agoI’m 22 now and I would rather prefer to deal with all the problems caused by old age when I’m 50 or 60. More importantly, I wouldn’t mind having more than about ten to 15 years left with him.
- diego 14y agoMy dad died last year at 71. I never had to take care of him, he was a relatively healthy guy and his death was unexpected. I enjoyed my time with my dad, and I have no regrets. Seize the day, and don't waste time worrying about things that may never happen.
- svachalek 14y agoLifestyle and genetics have a lot to do with things, but people are living longer and healthier lives these days... I don't consider 75 to be that old anymore. I have an uncle who's 80 who gave up scuba diving not long ago, one in his 70s who's president of his local school board, another who's over 70 and still lifting weights at the gym.