Old age miseries

Law cannot help to bring solace to the old couple. It can at best ensure that the couple are not beaten up and they are physically safe. But why the youngsters behave like this and how the old people can be saved from mental agony and physical harassment for want of proper food and dieting are to be looked into not only by authorities but also by the society and social reformers.Parents getting deserted by their own children have been very common these days and their social security is a major concern. The Children otherwise very intelligent and earn much more than what their parents have earned do not have the realisation, wisdom, knowledge and intelligence to understand that their own old age is not that far off.These sorts of events are happening in every nook and corner of the country and the basic cause is people seeking material pleasure giving up the Country's ancient heritage, culture, civilisation, spiritual knowledge and their own moral responsibilities to own families and society. This is what is called allowing degeneration of values, ethics and principles which prevents achieving a harmonious family and society life.The greed for money has become insatiable and the the Governance system in the Country has further accentuated it through corruption, lack of accountability to the society and the nation, non adherence to the laws of the nation, contempt for values in having a dignified life etc.Time some serious thought is given by academicians, administrators, social reformers, politicians who care for values in public life to see that society does not degenerate further., Such stories disturb the peace of mind and should never occur to any family.   Dr.T.V.Gopalakrishnan This is my response to Give us death over son's an article appeared in TOI dated 11/5/13.