It is so sad that in this era, a lot of the young ones are so busy growing up that they forget that their parents are also growing old. They pursue the things that they want, get busy, channel their attention towards themselves, yet they forget the people who raised them. They do not realise that honour actually begins at home. No matter what you do outside, if your impact is not felt at home, then you have not started. The people who stood by you until you become somebody, it is now time to repay them with kindness and love. It is their sacrifices that brought you were you are. Without them, there may not be you. So you owe them a duty of care.
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What you should do for your parents, including biological parents, and those who helped raised you up, should be done when they can enjoy it. Something once happened many years ago in the place where I grew up. There was an elderly man who lived down the street. The house he stayed in was dilapidated, and he looked so unhealthy. Sometimes, it was by the goodwill of the neighbours that he was able to eat. It kept on that way until the man passed on. Surprisingly and sadly, during his burial, you will not believe how money was excessively lavished. The man that could not live an average life was given a "rich man's" burial.
It was discovered that one of the man's sons was actually a big man abroad but he just did not care about home, and never returned in years. He channelled all his resources outside to the detriment of his home. But when he heard that his father had passed on, he flew back home. In less than 2 months, he renovated the family house to standard. He spent so much on it. He planned the burial. Someone that could not live a decent life, but his remains was carried in an SUV. Too bad, he could not take care of his father while he was alive, and he did not get all those things. If you want to honour someone, do it when they can appreciate it, not posthumously.
Honour is a very vital value that has a way of shaping someone's character, but honour should definitely begin at home. The truth is that the way you treat you parents and those who stood by you is a direct reflection of the kind of person you are, and it shows how you place them in your heart. You have to understand that caring for your parents is not just a responsibility, but it is a strong expression of gratitude, appreciation, love, and respect for the sacrifices they have made for you. It is not a choice, rather it is a duty you owe them.
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From the time you were born, someone took care of you, and that was why you made it through. You were actually a subset of someone, and their care kept you going. Sometimes they had to make sacrifices that you never knew, they gave up comfort, resources, etc, just for your sake. It is saddening that some people tend to forget all these sacrifices when they have grown and become independent. You need to remember the sacrifices of your parents and make them feel loved. Caring for them is one of the ways to show them that you appreciate all their efforts. This is not just limited to financial help; try to spend time with them, respect them, extend kindness to them. Let them feel your impact while they are still alive.
It is worthy to note that honouring and taking care of your parents is like a seed you are sowing. In fact, the younger generations are observing you, and how you took care of your parents might just be how they will take care of you. So you have to lay a good foundation for them by treating your parents well, so that they will also imbibe the culture. In addition, it can also strengthen family unity. Always have in mind that family comes first. What you do for the people you care about is like a seed you sow, not only into their lives, but into your future.
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