Some questions for you to think about:
Which people in your life have a duty towards you? This might be family members, people whose work requires them to do certain things for you, friends, or anyone at all. Can you think of examples of what sort of duties are owed towards you?
The only people I can think of who would have a duty towards me would be my children. I raised and cared for them growing up and even now and if needed, I would expect them to feel compeled to take care of me. I do the same for my parents, my mom really who lives with me. I would also do anything for my brothers and sisters if needed and I do.
I feel that when I age, if I need care, it would be upon my children to provide that care and honestly, if needed, I do not worry about it. My kids would take good care of me if it comes to that.
To whom do you have a duty? As above, it could be all sorts of people, or pets, places, precious objects you have a care for etc.
I care for my mom. She lives with me and I try to make sure she has what she needs, make sure that if there are things she wants, that she gets them, and I try to keep her happy with things to do. I will always care for my children, not because they are my responsibility, but because as a mother, it's what you do. I love them and want them to be the best they can be and to live a good life.
What steps could Society take towards changing the behaviour of those who fail to meet their duties?
Our society here in the US is so selfish. It amazes me the number of people who put their elderly into homes, children who do not take care of their parents. Even parents who do not take care of their young children. People think that they are only responsible for themselves. Our society needs to go back to family, back to taking responsibility for their own, and stand up and take care of what they are suppose to.
Making laws about what people are suppose to do to be responsible would be a good thing but I think it would be so hard to enforce. I am not sure how that would work. I do know, however, that something needs to be done as so many are suffering needlessly.
Practical Exercise:
If you do not already do so, spend some time helping out a frail or unwell relative, friend or (if that is not an option) stranger via a charity. What you do is up to you ~ anything from just spending time with them, to doing their shopping or gardening or more personal care. The amount of time you spend is, again, down to you. It could be just the odd hour, or you might decide to make this an ongoing commitment.
If you are too frail/unwell yourself to help another, then spend the time trying to deepen the relationship with whoever provides you with care ~ get to know more about them, their opinions, life experiences, hopes, fears etc.
Which people in your life have a duty towards you? This might be family members, people whose work requires them to do certain things for you, friends, or anyone at all. Can you think of examples of what sort of duties are owed towards you?
The only people I can think of who would have a duty towards me would be my children. I raised and cared for them growing up and even now and if needed, I would expect them to feel compeled to take care of me. I do the same for my parents, my mom really who lives with me. I would also do anything for my brothers and sisters if needed and I do.
I feel that when I age, if I need care, it would be upon my children to provide that care and honestly, if needed, I do not worry about it. My kids would take good care of me if it comes to that.
To whom do you have a duty? As above, it could be all sorts of people, or pets, places, precious objects you have a care for etc.
I care for my mom. She lives with me and I try to make sure she has what she needs, make sure that if there are things she wants, that she gets them, and I try to keep her happy with things to do. I will always care for my children, not because they are my responsibility, but because as a mother, it's what you do. I love them and want them to be the best they can be and to live a good life.
What steps could Society take towards changing the behaviour of those who fail to meet their duties?
Our society here in the US is so selfish. It amazes me the number of people who put their elderly into homes, children who do not take care of their parents. Even parents who do not take care of their young children. People think that they are only responsible for themselves. Our society needs to go back to family, back to taking responsibility for their own, and stand up and take care of what they are suppose to.
Making laws about what people are suppose to do to be responsible would be a good thing but I think it would be so hard to enforce. I am not sure how that would work. I do know, however, that something needs to be done as so many are suffering needlessly.
Practical Exercise:
If you do not already do so, spend some time helping out a frail or unwell relative, friend or (if that is not an option) stranger via a charity. What you do is up to you ~ anything from just spending time with them, to doing their shopping or gardening or more personal care. The amount of time you spend is, again, down to you. It could be just the odd hour, or you might decide to make this an ongoing commitment.
If you are too frail/unwell yourself to help another, then spend the time trying to deepen the relationship with whoever provides you with care ~ get to know more about them, their opinions, life experiences, hopes, fears etc.
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