Thoughts on: Old and alone in Johor Baru nursing home

Hi readers, I have just read this article: Old and alone in Johor Baru nursing home and I feel really sad about the plight that Madam Kong is facing. Most of us should feel gratitude towards our dear parents (Disclaimer: I'm not referring to people who face child abuse, abandoned by parents etc.) As the standard of living in Singapore increases, I honestly do not know how our future generations are able to handle the stress they would inevitably be encountering. However, under no circumstances should one abandon their loved ones including, parents, children and pets. While some would like to push the blame to the State and other factors, it is not a question of circumstances, not even solely about filial piety but it's about love and responsibility. As mentioned in the article, Madam Kong's son died. My question here is why didn't the son write a will to account for the expenses the stay at the Old Folks' Home would incur?

I know there are always a lot of excuses to shift one's responsibility but dear friends imagine all the trouble our parents had to go through in the olden days to provide for us; understand that every generation faces different challenges so do not compare who has gone/is going through a tougher time and haven't we as human beings have conscience?

As for myself, I vowed to take care of my parents no matter how difficult life can get. This is one of the many reasons why I am here on this earth. To experience God's love through my parents and provide for them as they get older. :)

Pam Petite