Since ancient times, the homeland has been like a home for the elderly to wipe their tears, and it is their last hope for life. When they were young, they toiled and wandered around, but when they grew old, they pursued an ordinary and stable life. However, this pursuit often contradicts the reality of the situation, bringing endless entanglement and pain to the elderly and their children.
A scene in Shandong vividly shows all these entanglements and pains: one day in winter, several of the old man's children came to visit him, but they were about to leave and return to the city. The old man saw off his children in a calm mood, and it was not until the car drove away that he began to show his reluctance and heartache. He chased the car, trotted as hard as he could, waving frequently, revealing his reluctance to let his children go. The daughter sat in the car, looking at her father's back, and tears couldn't help but flow. The son drove the car, looking at his father's figure in the rearview mirror, tears blurring his eyes. He decided to stop and straighten his father's hat and clothes, and gave him the warmest hug.
It turned out that my father had been living with my mother in my hometown, but not long ago, my mother passed away due to illness. One hundred days after their mother's death, the three children returned home to accompany their father and hoped to take him to the city to live. However, the old father resolutely refused to leave the homeland where he had lived all his life. He was too old to leave his home or cause trouble to his children. Even if he is the only one left in the family to live alone, this home is the warmest golden nest and silver nest for him. The children understand his reluctance and concerns, but they have their own lives and responsibilities and cannot return to their hometown. Every year, during the Chinese New Year, they have time to go home to visit their father. This made them feel conflicted and helpless, knowing that their father would definitely feel lonely and lonely in his hometown.
This scene touched the heartstrings of many netizens, and everyone felt distressed and helpless about the old man's old age. Some netizens said that watching the old man trotting after his children's car, tears couldn't stop flowing. But some people questioned the choice of the elderly, thinking that the homeland is more important than family affectionThey asked why the elderly would rather suffer loneliness and loneliness alone than cause trouble for their childrenThis choice is not only painful for themselves, but also burdens their children with guilt. However, in fact, the reason why the old people are reluctant to leave is not only the nostalgia for their homeland, but also the fear of the new environment and new relationships. Older people have become more and more sensitive, their ability to adapt to unfamiliar environments is greatly weakened, and they can even feel fear and rejection. They worry about causing trouble for their children and are afraid that they will become annoying. Living alone in my homeland, although lonely, at least comfortable. Moreover, just because the children leave does not mean that they will never return.
From my point of view, it is understandable that the elderly choose to stay and live in their homeland. As we age, our dependence on familiar surroundings and lifestyles becomes stronger. For them, instead of choosing to leave their familiar homeland and face the discomfort and fear of a new environment and interpersonal relationships, it is better to continue their comfortable life in their homeland and wait for the return of their children. Of course, choosing to stay in their homeland also means that they will face more loneliness and loneliness. However, at the end of life, everyone has to go through such a process, whether in their homeland or in a strange land. However, they have at least chosen a way to feel comfortable and comfortable.
In short, the homeland has an inseparable emotion and meaning for the elderly. The reason why they resolutely stay in their hometown and are reluctant to leave is because of their dependence on the familiar environment and way of life, and because of their deep attachment to their homeland. And the children, although they all have their own understanding and helplessness, they still choose to respect their father's decision and give them the greatest understanding and support. Perhaps, this is just a period of separation in the journey of life, and that deep family affection will live on in each other's hearts.