Discuss in pairs or in small groups

The Indian family system offers more security to the aged than what is found in the West.

The basic root of Indian culture comes from the fact that we respect and regard our elders. Indians consider their adults to be the path guiders and give them a lot of honor. In India, families believe in living in a joint family with everyone under one roof sharing and caring for each other. During the old age in India we believe in giving the aged a very relaxed and peaceful living providing them all the comfort they require. They are given all the best of the best privileges in the family to lead a life without any worries. Indian culture believes leaving their aged parents on their own to live alone or in an old aged home a taboo. Aged people in India are never taken for granted instead are also the people whom we seek advice and knowledge. Their experiences gained over the years matter to a great extend to their children. Whereas, on the other hand in the West after the parents are aged they are often sent to old aged homes as they have mood swings and temper tantrums which are not appreciated. If not they are left alone to fend for themselves.