Sister Mei's worries made me feel emotional. On the road to retirement, she has been doing her best, but the difficulties she faces are embarrassing. Let's walk into this family together and feel the helplessness and perseverance.
At the beginning of the article, Sister Mei's face was full of sorrow, telling about her mother's troubles. Her parents are over 80 years old and have lost their ability to work, and the cost of living is shared equally by Sister Mei's three younger brothers, but the elderly in rural areas do not have social security and pensions, which increases the burden on the family.
My parents were originally in my hometown in the countryside, and my father suffered from Alzheimer's disease and needed round-the-clock care. The eldest brother, second brother, and third brother take turns to serve at home, and they change once a month. The eldest brother grows greenhouses, helps his parents during the day, takes care of his grandchildren at night, the second brother does business in other places, 200 kilometers away from his parents' house, and can't go home for a month, and the third brother works in the county and arrives in a hurry every day.
The article reveals the dedication of the three brothers, but over time, their lives and work have been greatly affected. The eldest brother's family chores, the second brother's business affairs, and the third brother's work pressure are all making them physically and mentally exhausted. As a result, there was a rift in the brotherly relationship, which made the burden on the family even heavier.
Faced with the pressure of the family, Sister Mei once thought that the second and third brothers would pay for the eldest brother to take care of their parents. However, the eldest brother is in his sixties and has grandchildren to take care of at home, so he can't take on more responsibilities. So, the family decided to send their parents to a nursing home to replace the hard work of their brothers with professional care.
The old man did not agree at first, believing that sending to a nursing home was a sign of unfilial piety, but eventually accepted the children's decision. A suitable nursing home was found in the county, and the annual cost was about 60,000 yuan, which was shared equally by the three younger brothers, freeing up their time and providing a better living environment for the elderly.
However, as time goes on, a new issue has emerged, and that is the cost of pension. 20,000 yuan a year is a big burden for ordinary families such as the eldest brother, second brother, and third brother. The eldest brother's income is only more than 30,000 yuan, the second brother goes out to work, and the family expenses are not small, while the third brother is a working family and the burden is even heavier.
At this time, we can feel Sister Mei's helplessness and anxiety. Although the three younger brothers do their best, the pressures of life make it difficult for them. The relationship between the brothers gradually became tense due to economic problems, and the younger brothers and daughters-in-law also began to complain. Sister Mei, as a character in the family, faced with such a situation, she really couldn't open her mouth to remind her younger brothers to pay pension expenses.
This story makes people think deeply, and the problem of pension for the elderly in rural areas is indeed a thorny problem. The lack of social security and pensions, and their total dependence on their children's financial support, place a huge burden on them and their children. Through vivid descriptions, the article makes readers deeply feel the bitterness and perseverance of this family.
Considering the whole story, we can also see Sister Mei's helplessness. If you have better suggestions or solutions, please share them in the comment area. Perhaps we can think together to find a more viable solution for this family.