Incredible India monthly contest of May #1| How do we control the loneliness of our parents?
Do you hold the view that, over time, parents develop a longing for the presence of their children? Please elaborate.
We are all children in the presence of our parents, and sometimes they do not have the means to just leave us to continue chasing our dreams. The old people I am talking about are caring individuals who will develop strong feelings for their children if they are far from them. Sometimes they just call their children, either sons or daughters, on the phone just to hear how they are coping in the new environment they find themselves in.
Some good parents will try their possible best to meet their children in the new place they live. In fact, some of them often spend months or more than that because they believe that if they leave their son's house, it may be difficult to see them again. Children need to ensure they create a strong relationship again that they feel has been lost due to distance communication.
We are in the technology era, and everything has become easier; we can do video calls with them anytime we are not busy. Your parents may think about you, and your presence will make them happy.
How do we control the loneliness of our parents?
Leaving our aging parents alone can be a serious problem for their health as well as their psychological well-being. Sometimes, as children, we may worry about their loneliness so that it does not result in other negative things we may not expect.
It is necessary for them to follow these tips in order to control the loneliness they face in the real life event.
• Participating in community activities can improve their well-being as well as reduce the risk of dementia. Interacting with local people can bring strong relationships, especially with those who have similar experiences. Even if these people do not see you in their midst, they will check on you to inquire about your well-being.
• Organize dinner with them and listen attentively to what they said to you about some challenges they face in the social setting. Your support is necessary to help them overcome these challenges.
• Bring your children to see your parents, spend enough time with them if necessary so they will feel excited to see their grandchildren pay them a visit.
Lastly, buy pet for them such as cat, dog or goat. Although they are not human but it can improve their physical and mental wellbeing. And also their house will not be empty.
What are the main reasons behind the loneliness of parents?
Loneliness among parents can result in serious health conditions if there are no children to take care of them. Many of these children we are talking about cannot stay for too long in their parents' house, so they move to a far distance in search of food.
The death of a loved one, especially when the spouse has passed away, can result in loneliness. The surviving spouse can lose control to the extent that they isolate themselves from the rest of the family. Divorce can result in loneliness among parents, particularly when the wife takes the children to her parents' house and the husband is not allowed to see them. At that point, he can feel hopeless, sitting and thinking alone without anybody to interact with, which can contribute to depression.
Additionally, Personal factors of some parents, like introversion, can lead to loneliness because they do not connect or interact with other community members.
Conclusion
We must look out for our parents no matter how far away we are from them. Technology has made everything possible, once they know how to operate their mobile phone, there's no cause for alarm in getting in touch with us.
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I like your practical idea like buying a pet and involving children in visit. I must say this suggest are thoughtful and cultural.
Yes. Most of our parents always feel excited to see their grandchildren whenever they paid them a visit and they are likely to play with them, tell those kids a story and kids who enjoy the story will ask his grandfather to tell him more. Their presence mean so much to them where it will improve their healthy social life. When you about to leave them and move to your new environment they may feel emotionally disturb. So they do not get option just leave you to pursue your dream whenever you missed them you can call them on phone or do video call on Whatsapp. Thanks for technology in that way because it keep on creating mutual relationship and unity within the family setting.