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Results: Do you think your elderly parents should live with their children when they are unable to take care of themselves?

Published on 08/16/2013
By: ed63
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Do you think your elderly parents should live with their children when they are unable to take care of themselves?
Only if they can' t afford assisted living or a nursing home
22%
454 votes
Only if there is no one else to help out
16%
325 votes
Only if you have the time and resources to accommodate them
42%
853 votes
Undecided
26%
532 votes
Other (please specify)
10%
195 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
yes 2.29% 54
no 0.34% 8
of course 0.17% 4
0.17% 4
n/a 0.08% 2
absolutely 0.08% 2
yes they should 0.08% 2
every situation is different. 0.08% 2
always!! 0.08% 2
no way. did it for 10 yrs. and it put me in a mental ward for a month. 0.04% 1
absolutely! they took care of me and i'll take care of them. 0.04% 1
my parents are deceased. 0.04% 1
it depends on the situation, but the "only if" beginning each option is a bit much. 0.04% 1
of course! 0.04% 1
i think it is the responsibility of the children 0.04% 1
yes, they took care of you, now it's time to repay them! 0.04% 1
yes with help from a nurse that live their too 0.04% 1
yes,definitely 0.04% 1
if thats what they want 0.04% 1
it all depends, but yes if you have the room i believe you should. 0.04% 1
should be the parents choice 0.04% 1
i believe the elderly should live with there children they raised you and took care of you and now it times for the kids to step up and take care of them... i know i would. 0.04% 1
this is the problem nobody wants the responsiblity they want someone else to take care for them, should be at least comparable to baby sitting! 0.04% 1
yes they take care you when u are a baby now its your turn 0.04% 1
yes, always 0.04% 1
abso-freakin-lutely!!! 0.04% 1
mom and dad helped me 4 18 years - dad died. i help mom for 17 years till she passed on at age 80 0.04% 1
yes, afterall my parents have taken care of me all my life. 0.04% 1
my parents are only in their 40s....lol 0.04% 1
only if you are ble to 0.04% 1
no! 0.04% 1
yes there should be no excuse adjust your life to fit them in and their needs 0.04% 1
yes i do 0.04% 1
i have my 89 year young mom now 5 years 0.04% 1
yes, until they have no choice but to go into a nursing home. 0.04% 1
allof the above 0.04% 1
no i will find suitable housing for my mom 0.04% 1
yes, i just think it's wrong to put them in a home... 0.04% 1
how about a simple yes. they took care of you...return the favor. too much abuse in nursing homes. 0.04% 1
no way will i desire to be a burden on my children. i'd rather live in peace in a special home. 0.04% 1
it depends on the circumstances 0.04% 1
family is family.....take care of your own 0.04% 1
not at all 0.04% 1
it depends on the family relationship and the wishes of both parties.it is a decision that should be well thought because if not there can be a lot of regret or resentment. 0.04% 1
always 0.04% 1
at all times 0.04% 1
these options are not exhaustive 0.04% 1
yes, thats your family, take care of them. the "only's in this survey make me think that you feel its a burden for them to live with someone. our parents took care of us and if we love them we should do the same for them. 0.04% 1
only if they will be happy doing so 0.04% 1
yes, no question about it. 0.04% 1
definitely with children, a home is not a place for a parent. 0.04% 1
a bit of all those answers 0.04% 1
depnds on a a lot of factors 0.04% 1
yes, no only's 0.04% 1
yes,yes ..my mother was not best mother growing up but she was their for us when we was small and i would take care of her if she needed me too 0.04% 1
yes they took care of you so you should do the same for them. 0.04% 1
father's an asshole 0.04% 1
of course!! with no conditions! what's all this "only if...." it's your parents!! 0.04% 1
it depends on the individual situation 0.04% 1
the parents took care of them, it's only the kids turn, so yes. 0.04% 1
yes we should take of them a lot of nursing homes you dont know what goes on! 0.04% 1
most definitely 0.04% 1
yes they raised us so we should take care of them 0.04% 1
it depends on the circumstances. mine are next door. 0.04% 1
yes parents should live with their children if they were good to you growing up its your turn 0.04% 1
how about an option for yes! 0.04% 1
yes. 0.04% 1
that is a decision that is up to the children 0.04% 1
absolutely not...did that with my mother and it was the worst mistake of my life. too long to explain but find some other option, any other option! 0.04% 1
all the above 0.04% 1
that is up to the individuals and what is best fro their situation 0.04% 1
absolutely! 0.04% 1
depends on many factors. 0.04% 1
adult children should take them in if possible 0.04% 1
i don't think this is a good idfa. we have stressed to our children that when we are no longer able to care for ourselves, they are not to try do so. both my husband and myself have had experience of this and would prefer that our children not do so. 0.04% 1
yes, sould live with children. 0.04% 1
they should definitely 0.04% 1
yes!!!!!!!! 0.04% 1
they have passed away,insensitive 0.04% 1
yes, unconditionally. 0.04% 1
yes anyhow 0.04% 1
yes,i believe that elderly parents should live with their children 0.04% 1
no "only if...". yes, u should take care of them when they are unable to care for themselves. after all, they had to raise you! 0.04% 1
depends on your/their circumstances 0.04% 1
yes, regardless. they took care of you, now it is your turn to take care of them. 0.04% 1
yes they should live with children they raised 0.04% 1
yes we should look after our parents. 0.04% 1
yes if they want to. you live with them for 18 or so years time to help when needed. 0.04% 1
yes regardless of circumstances....u make time. 0.04% 1
yes you are only given one set of parents you should want to take care of them 0.04% 1
all of the above 0.04% 1
i feel there are nice places for the elderly to reside, without moving in with their parents. 0.04% 1
yes they took care of you so do the same for them 0.04% 1
if it is acceptable to all partys 0.04% 1
should definately live with children 0.04% 1
i feel they should or the child move in with the parent 0.04% 1
yes definitly 0.04% 1
yes, no "only if" to it. 0.04% 1
yes if you are able, because sometimes you're unable to take care of yourself 0.04% 1
depends on the relationship you have with them 0.04% 1
myob 0.04% 1
yes ! 0.04% 1
if they want or they have any other means 0.04% 1
yes i think it is our duty to take care of our parents in their old age if needed 0.04% 1
if they cannot take care of themselves they should live with their kids 0.04% 1
this depends on many things.these answers are not good enough. 0.04% 1
depending on the circumstances 0.04% 1
debe ser reciproca el cuidado de los padres a los hijos,cuando ya ellos no pueden valerse por si mismo el hijo debe asumir la responsabilidad de cuidar de ellos como ello hicieron con el hijo. 0.04% 1
yes they toke care of you for 18 years or more time to give back 0.04% 1
defintely 0.04% 1
only if all parties agree with the living arrangments 0.04% 1
depends on the situation and the relationship between them. 0.04% 1
i keep my mom right now 0.04% 1
yes they took care of us it's our turn to "pass it forward" 0.04% 1
i went with y moms` wishes! 0.04% 1
i would love to take care of my mother, but i feel it should be up to her 0.04% 1
we should take care our parents because thanks to them we're here. 0.04% 1
regardless yes they are always welcome 0.04% 1
depends on the wishes of both parent and child 0.04% 1
anytime they feel like it, they're welcome! 0.04% 1
my mother did not want to live in a nursing home so we stayed with her until she passed away 0.04% 1
yes we do that now 0.04% 1
whatever they want 0.04% 1
yes they should live with the kids,they took care of us, it's our turn to take care of them 0.04% 1
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