In the journey of life, we are often struck by sudden partings, which can not help but plunge us into deep sadness and confusion. Just yesterday, I lost a friend who I used to walk with, and it made me feel sad and left me in a state of confusion.
This friend, surnamed Wang, is approaching the age of 80 this year. He has an only child, and the biggest regret in his life is not the lack of education for his children, but for other reasons.
Not long ago, Mr. Wang felt a little unwell and thought it was just a minor illness, so he did not tell his only son who was far away. Little did he realize that this small illness would be the end of his life. In the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, he died of illness, and the management of the future affairs can only be handed over to the neighbors and relatives and friends.
This sudden death is not only sad, but also confusing. However, it was at this time that I gradually understood what the biggest regret that Mr. Wang said before his death was.
He once confided in me that the biggest regret in his life was that he had agreed to allow his son to study abroad, let alone allow him to work abroad. Mr. Wang once proudly said that he was very successful in educating his son, who was already at the top of the school in high school. After he was successfully admitted to a key university, he performed even better and was selected by the state to study abroad. Originally, Mr. Wang planned to let his children return to China to work after graduation, after all, China's reform and opening up has brought a good working environment, and he also needs his children to rely on. However, the child insisted that the scientific research equipment and conditions abroad were more suitable for his career development, so he decided to stay and work abroad.
At first, the children's work abroad made Mr. Wang and his wife feel carefree and comfortable. However, since the death of Mr. Wang's wife, he has felt extremely lonely. Although he is not financially worried, because his children send a large amount of money every year, as he gets older, Mr. Wang gradually feels that life is becoming more and more difficult. Although the child persuaded him to live in a nursing home many times, Mr. Wang always believed that he was still able to take care of himself, and he put it off again and again in order to retain his freedom, but he never stepped into the threshold of the nursing home. Until finally, he walked lonely to the end of his life, leaving behind a profound lesson.
Mr. Wang's story tells us that behind success may be endless remorse. Although his children have achieved great success in their careers, they neglect to accompany and care for their parents. This raises an important question: can't we find a balance between career development and family affection?
In modern society, career development is important, but family relationships are also indispensable. We should learn to cherish the people in front of us and take into account the emotional needs of our families, rather than just pursuing personal success and achievement.
On February 11, 2024, Mr. Wang's death sounded the alarm bell for us, and I hope that the majority of netizens can think deeply about this and share their views and opinions.