In our society, it has become a norm to visit families in need. Recently, however, there is a phenomenon that has caught our attention: during condolence events, some people will arrange their belongings in advance, line up, and even prepare their expressions to take pictures. This makes me wonder, is this behavior really out of concern for the needy households?
We cannot deny that this kind of behavior can indeed attract the attention of society to a certain extent, so that more people can understand the existence of difficult households. However, if we just stay on the surface and take pictures just for the sake of taking pictures, then such a condolence activity loses its original purpose.
This behavior can be stressful for those in need. They may feel that their difficulties are being treated as a performance rather than real life. This feeling may make them more painful.
What we need to reflect on is whether we really understand their needs. Are we really providing the help they need? Or are we just doing some formality and ignoring what they really need?
Condolences to those in need are an act of kindness, but we need to do it sincerely, not turn it into a formality. We need to really understand their needs and provide them with the help they really need. Only in this way can our condolence activities truly play their role.