A strange phenomenon was found, the number of children studying abroad has changed significantly!
A few years ago, I discovered a thought-provoking social phenomenon: a family that used to be proud to send their children abroad is living a completely different life than they expected in their old age. In the past, when their children first arrived abroad, their parents were so proud and expectant! They constantly boast about their children's academic achievements and the precious opportunities to study abroad, and it seems that they can foresee the wonderful picture of their children returning from school and succeeding in their careers. But, years later, when those old people get old, their children never come back to be with them. However, many children prefer to live overseas and only have very little time to return home. Compared with the scenery of children overseas, the loneliness and desolation of living alone at home now is really distressing.
The living conditions of those elderly have changed so much that they cannot speak with the same pride as they once did about the glory of their children. What's more, their children are overseas and have busy work. When asked how often children come home, they often can't say a word, and their eyes are full of helplessness and disappointment. This mental contrast is hard to be touched.
And those elderly people who are lucky enough to accompany their families, their lives are so ordinary, but they are also so warm and happy. In old age, you can still feel the warmth of your family and your children, which cannot be given by children who are far away.
The building where I live has a lot of older teachers who have been retired for many years. For most of them, their children have settled in distant lands, and what they leave behind is memories. Imagine a scene where in the morning, when the sun rises on the second floor, the older teacher pushes open the door to welcome the day. Sometimes, healthy older people are able to move around, but without their children, they have to spend the whole day alone. They could meet in the small garden below and talk about the past, but the loneliness was indescribable. In addition, there are more elderly people who are not being cared for due to poor health. Both of them were on a cane, and they struggled step by step. Every time I see something like this, I feel sad.
They are arrogant and confident, but now, they have to face reality. Their eyes are full of concern for their children and worries about their future, and the helplessness and helplessness are enough to move people.
This question reminds me of the education and growth of children. How should we approach children's education and development? Do you want fame, fortune, position, or a warm home? Perhaps, we need to pay more attention to our family members and let them understand that no matter where they are, they are the most reliable support. Only in this way can we be truly happy in old age.
All in all, in this particular social situation, there has been a significant shift in the number of older students studying abroad. They hope that their children will one day return home, but they face loneliness and confusion. And those elderly people who are lucky enough to accompany their loved ones, even ordinary lives, have warmth and happiness. This makes us think deeply about the concepts of "raising children and preventing old age" and "home".