This year's New Year's pension is tight, and many elderly people are troubled, what measures should be taken?
The dilemma of the elderly giving red envelopes to their children.
The monthly pension of the elderly in rural areas is only more than 100 yuan, and it is very difficult to give red envelopes to their children and New Year's money. Their economy is very limited, with little income other than pensions. The monthly pension is only enough for basic living expenses, not enough to pay red envelopes. Therefore, many elderly people in rural areas are faced with the embarrassing situation of not being able to send red envelopes.
For the elderly, their monthly pension may only be three or four thousand yuan. Although this is already considered a high income compared to the elderly in the city, the remaining money is very limited considering factors such as the pressure of supporting children and the rising cost of living. There are also some elderly people who can only receive a pension of more than 100 yuan per month, which makes it more difficult to distribute red envelopes. Even if the elderly save some money, it is not enough to give out red envelopes, which makes them feel helpless.
For these elderly people, giving red envelopes is a traditional cultural custom and an expression of love for their children. They hope that their children will be healthy and happy in the new year, so they are willing to do their best to give their children some red envelopes. However, due to limited pensions, they are unable to meet their children's expectations in terms of New Year's money.
The reason why it is difficult to give red envelopes to the elderly.
First of all, the amount of pensions is too low. The pension of the elderly in rural areas is their only reliable economy**, but compared with the pension of three or four thousand yuan per month for the elderly in the city, the pension of the elderly in rural areas is only 100 yuan, which is a big gap. The amount of pension directly affects the ability of the elderly to pay red envelopes, and the low pension of the elderly in rural areas is one of the main reasons for the difficulty of paying red envelopes.
Second, the wind of comparison prevails. In some rural areas, some parents of children do not understand the difficulties of the elderly and do not understand the enormous economic pressure they are subjected to. When children greet the elderly on Chinese New Year's Eve, they complain that the old man is stingy, and he is reluctant to spend money if he gives less red envelopes. However, they don't know that the elderly have almost no other reliable economic ** besides pensions, and they have no ability to give their children more money. Some elderly people have relatively high pensions and can give their children a few hundred yuan or even thousands of yuan for the New Year's money, but for the elderly in rural areas whose monthly pension is only more than 100 yuan, this amount is already unbearable.
As a result, the pension of the elderly in rural areas is not enough to give red envelopes to their children who visit them for the Chinese New Year. We advise them not to compare themselves with retired city dwellers, but to give their children appropriate red envelopes according to their current situation. As long as they don't lose their traditional cultural habits, it is enough for the elderly in rural areas to give a red envelope of 5 yuan or 10 yuan, so that they can also express their hearts. If the child's parents compare, let them compare! The elderly just need to do what they can, not lose etiquette and customs, and don't blame themselves too much.
Personal views and reflections.
Judging from the actual situation, the pension of many rural elderly people is indeed very limited, and it is difficult to bear the heavy responsibility of giving red envelopes during the New Year. In contrast, the pension of the elderly in urban areas is in a more relaxed economic environment, and it is relatively easy to send red envelopes. However, whether in rural or urban areas, the pension of the elderly is a reward for their years of hard work, and is a manifestation of social responsibility and morality. The fact that they can't send red envelopes doesn't mean that they have a bad attitude towards their children, but that the reality restricts their actions.
Although the scene of the elderly giving out red envelopes is lamenting, we must not put pressure on the elderly, and we must respect the choices and decisions of the elderly. Giving red envelopes is a traditional custom and a culture in itself, but it does not mean that the number of red envelopes is the only criterion for measuring a person's emotions and care. In this Spring Festival, we should pay more attention to the physical and mental health of the elderly, give them more care and companionship, and help them spend a happy and warm Spring Festival.
In short, while celebrating the Spring Festival, we should also pay attention to the elderly in need. In addition to the traditional custom of giving red envelopes, we can also chat with the elderly, help them solve practical difficulties, pay attention to their living conditions, and let them feel the affection and warmth of the society. At the same time, it is also hoped that all sectors of society will pay attention to the problem of aging, increase the reform of pension rights and interests, provide more care and support for the elderly, and make their old age more happy and healthy.