tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post1453745055977120693..comments2024-02-24T02:17:22.800-08:00Comments on Focus: A to Z ChallengeMunirGhiasuddinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-10947777695812588802013-04-22T16:12:09.793-07:002013-04-22T16:12:09.793-07:00I think it's sad --what your neighbor said. We...I think it's sad --what your neighbor said. We have three children. I'm so proud of them--making their own way in the world. I'd never expect them to be my financial plan for the future.<br /><br />Another good post, Munir :-) Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-79778980926486190112013-04-21T23:57:47.084-07:002013-04-21T23:57:47.084-07:00What a combination of ignorance and wishful thinki...What a combination of ignorance and wishful thinking...<br /><br />Btw, thanks for sharing the optical illusion. I enjoy staring at them until my mind switches gears.Joy V. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17186246075833915361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-80224134757984214622013-04-19T07:43:46.046-07:002013-04-19T07:43:46.046-07:00In college I studied population growth and populat...In college I studied population growth and population demographics, mostly looking at India and China and comparing those countries with the United States. What we discovered (and has been written upon in scientific journals) is that economics and population go hand-in-hand. In developing nations, a retirement plan is often to have as many children as you can because the expectation is that these children shall support the parents when they are old. In already developed nations, the economics of having children is reversed. In other words, it is extremely expensive to have kids and because of that, parents choose to have smaller families, oftentimes only having two (which does not grow the population because only the parents are replaced) or three which grows the population by a small margin.<br /><br />This is one piece of the puzzle.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-67448231849684296192013-04-19T02:53:06.256-07:002013-04-19T02:53:06.256-07:00I know many like that...who think the purpose of c...I know many like that...who think the purpose of children is to support their old-age.Ghadeerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811397676327530873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-12117971031722351402013-04-19T01:54:03.644-07:002013-04-19T01:54:03.644-07:00My spouse and I both hope that we have planned pro...My spouse and I both hope that we have planned properly to maintain our independence. We never want to burden our children. However, the kids are starting to take a great interest in lovingly starting to "parent" us. Yikes! Definitely their perception is different than ours.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-57150522599904646582013-04-19T00:23:57.716-07:002013-04-19T00:23:57.716-07:00Hi Munir .. we can only do what we do - and others...Hi Munir .. we can only do what we do - and others must make their own beds ... but to rely on a child of two seems a little strange! Each to his own .. and perhaps she isn't that qualified, or confident .. <br /><br />I can see your point though! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-20532437763102203642013-04-18T20:57:18.953-07:002013-04-18T20:57:18.953-07:00While I hope my kids are successful in many ways, ...While I hope my kids are successful in many ways, they aren't responsible for me, even in old age. Kate OMarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836219118522983821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-74423329731713498902013-04-18T19:06:24.435-07:002013-04-18T19:06:24.435-07:00You are a very wise woman, my friend. I agree with...You are a very wise woman, my friend. I agree with you about our children. I'm enjoying this series of posts~Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-79484110506152071972013-04-18T18:29:39.106-07:002013-04-18T18:29:39.106-07:00I would be perplexed too! I have 4 grown sons and ...I would be perplexed too! I have 4 grown sons and I would never expect them to take care of me..although I know they would try! They are wonderful sons who are always willing to help with projects if needed but they have families of their own (except my youngest) and they are needed there. I agree with you..they are answers to prayers and were brought into this world because we wanted to share our love and life with them and teach them to be independent humans who work and contribute to society. But, as your hubby says..perspective is different for everyone.yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-1104135145112975272013-04-18T18:10:42.582-07:002013-04-18T18:10:42.582-07:00I do think children should learn to think for them...I do think children should learn to think for themselves and as parents we should encourage them:-)Launna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.com