The increasing number of elderly people in the country is causing progress to be slow. While they have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to the next generation and can use their experience to solve problems, retired elderly individuals are living longer than before. This leads to young adults having to care for the elderly on a daily basis instead of focusing on their work.
For instance, consider a young man who is the only son in his family. Each day, he starts by buying breakfast for his parents, both of whom are over 80 years old. After finishing work in the afternoon, he has to rush to buy three lunches – for his parents and himself. Back at work, he only has ten minutes to eat his lunch. After work, he has to cook dinner at home as eating out is too expensive for his budget.
This routine leaves him feeling stressed and exhausted, with no time to relax except for when he sleeps. Unfortunately, this cycle continues until the death of his parents. His daily life is filled with stress, potentially affecting his performance at work.
In my country, there are more young adults and children than elderly people. In my own family, with two brothers and young parents, the five of us can take care of our grandparents. This arrangement reduces stress in the family, allowing us to focus on our work and studies effectively without worrying about our grandparents. We can support each other when someone is busy, contributing to high efficiency in our country’s progress.
The concentration of elderly individuals in many cities is contributing to a slower pace of progress. While we cannot decrease the number of elderly people, we can encourage young adults to have more children to alleviate their stress and propel the country’s advancement.