Five-guarantee households refer to the elderly in rural areas who are old, have no livelihood, have no ability to work, have no willingness to work, and are unable to live independently. Many people think that the Five Guarantees are a burden on society, but in reality, they enjoy unexpected comforts and benefits in rural life.
Mom, a 55-year-old representative of a five-guarantee household, is busy picking up her grandchildren to and from school every day, taking care of household chores, and occasionally helping to grow vegetables and fruits. She has always been worried, worried that something is wrong with her body, that there is no one to take care of the whole family. She was worried that if she got sick, she would be a burden to her brother, so she kept saving money and was reluctant to spend money on medical treatment even if she was sick. In order to save money for the children, she only needs to boil porridge when she has a cold. Such a life is regrettable.
In contrast, the life of the five guarantee households is undoubtedly more comfortable. They don't have to work, they don't have to work, they live a leisurely life. They live in houses provided by the village council and do not have to worry about buying a house. You only need to eat enough every day, and the rest of the time can be arranged freely. They often appear in the vegetable market, which shows that they are not living in poverty, and they can even buy meat and vegetables. In the warm winter sun, they will set up small stools and small tables at the door, gather together to play cards, drink tea, and live a comfortable life. These five-guarantee households are like real retired old people, no longer working for the family, and no longer need to serve the family like my mother. At the slightest discomfort, they go straight to the hospital without spending their own money. It can be said that their days are very comfortable.
Although some people think that the life of the five-guarantee household is better than that of the elderly with children and daughters, in reality, not all elderly people with children and daughters are not as good as the five-guarantee households. It is true that some elderly people with children and daughters live a more difficult life, but there are also a considerable number of happy people, full of children and grandchildren, and it is very lively.
Around us, there are also many elderly people with children and daughters who live happily ever after, and although their children have grown up and become families, their affection and love still flow between them. They spent the hardest time of their lives with their children, and now enjoy the peace and happiness of their old age. Their children take care of their daily lives at all times, and they never feel left out despite their own jobs and families. Every holiday, their home will be full of laughter and laughter of their children and grandchildren, sitting around to eat and chat, such a life is enviable.
In fact, whether it is a five-guarantee household or an elderly person with children and daughters, everyone's living situation is different. Not every five-guarantee household is doing well, and not every elderly person with children and daughters is not doing well. This varies from region to region and from individual to individual. Therefore, we cannot generalize, nor can we say which life is more comfortable and happy.
The above two kinds of life have their own advantages and disadvantages, and it is impossible to generalize. The life of a five-guarantee household may seem comfortable, but this is not something that every elderly person is willing to accept. Everyone's values and outlook on life are different, some people pay more attention to family affection and family relationships, and they are willing to share the bits and pieces of life with their children and enjoy the joy of their children and grandchildren. Although elderly people with children may face some difficulties and pressures, their lives will also be more meaningful and happy with the warm company of their families.
Of course, for those elderly people who are lonely and unable to take care of themselves, the five-guarantee household system gives them great protection and benefits, so that they can enjoy their old age in peace. For this part of the elderly, the five-guarantee household system has indeed played an important role in ensuring their basic living needs.
However, we cannot ignore the problems that may arise from the five-guarantee system. In some places, there are undesirable phenomena such as abuse of the five-guarantee household system and false reporting, which leads to the waste of resources and the lack of fairness. Therefore, we should not blindly encourage the existence of the five-guarantee household system, but should strengthen supervision and reform to ensure the rational distribution of resources and truly deliver benefits and security to the elderly in need.
In short, whether it is a five-guarantee household or an elderly person with children and daughters, everyone should be respected and cared for. We should respect everyone's choices, understand their situation, and strive to provide better living conditions and welfare for the elderly. Only in this way can we build a more harmonious, loving and respectful society.