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Originally Posted by zx10guy
My parents too. It's not like I was living up the dream with what my parents were providing me as support growing up. My parents also have saved money for retirement. In fact, I'm helping them manage their money.
While I do owe much to my parents with their emphasis on making something out of myself and some financial help, I can say 100% all that I have now has been due to my hard work which no one gave to me nor did I inherit through family riches.
I don't expect any western/fully Americanized individuals to ever understand the taking care of their parents when they're old mentality. Because what you view as a burden is what many of us of Asian background view as the socially/morally right thing to do.
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My mother is retiring next year, we already have a room ready for her. I have 2 older sisters and a younger brother but she chose to live with me.