It is often argued that supporting old generations must be taken legal responsibility by young members, especially when the degradation of physical and mental health as well as financial burden put pressure on old adults. From my viewpoint, I partly advocate this statement due to some reasons.
On the one hand, some are of the claim that it is essential for youngsters to support older people. One key argument supporting this statement is that the duties of elderly’s care can be of the government since elderly used to contribute to the nation’s economic growth as national citizens. Therefore, the government should take responsibility for old people as a reversal contribution. For example, the Japanese government supports elderly when they get older, which can act as a catalyst for overall satisfaction for both old family members and young ones.
On the other hand, there are some reasons that explain why youngsters should be in charge of taking care of older family’s members. Obviously, old adults were responsible for young ones when they were children; therefore, taking care of elderly when they get older is a basic responsibility of their offspring, which is an obligation of youngsters. Additionally, old people are unlikely to gain financial stability, regardless of the national funds. This is because they are unable to work some full-time jobs due to the degradation of health, the duty of care naturally falls to younger family members.
In conclusion, although it is undeniable that youngsters should be care-takers for older people in the family. I firmly hold a belief that the government also should be in charge of looking after its citizens.