Introduction: Since ancient times, the ancestors have left such a sentence: "The old man lives a long life". This phrase no longer seems to be applicable in modern society, but there are still many people who believe in it. So, is this sentence the wisdom of the ancestors, or the helplessness of the people who have come over? Today, we will uncover this mystery.
In traditional Chinese culture, respect for the elderly is a virtue. However, with the development of society, people's perceptions are also changing. Nowadays, more and more people are beginning to question the saying that "the old man will live long and the children will be descendants", thinking that it is a superstitious idea. So, is there any truth to this statement?
First, let's look at a little story. This is a true story that happened in an ordinary rural family. The grandfather of this family is over eighty years old and has a very tough body. His children are married, and his grandchildren are in school. However, this old man always likes to tell children stories about "the longevity of the old man and his descendants", which makes the children feel scared. One day, the grandson asked his father, "Dad, is it because grandpa has lived too long, so he tells us stories to scare us?" ”
This story tells us that the so-called "longevity of the elderly" is not actually the wisdom of the ancestors, but a kind of helplessness about longevity in the past. In the past, people generally lived shorter lives due to medical conditions. As a result, long-lived elderly people tend to place a heavy burden on the family. And this burden often affects the quality of life of children and grandchildren. Therefore, people think that "the old man lives a long life and his children and grandchildren".
However, in modern society, this statement no longer applies. With the development of science and technology and the improvement of medical conditions, people's life expectancy is getting longer and longer. Moreover, most of today's seniors are self-sufficient and no longer need to be cared for by their children. On the contrary, they can provide a lot of help and support to their children. Therefore, the longevity of the elderly does not bring a burden to the family, but rather brings more happiness to the family.
Why, then, do some people still believe in the saying that "the old man lives a long life"? This is mainly because of people's fear of longevity and fear of the unknown. Many people believe that longevity is an abnormal phenomenon that can bring misfortune to the family. And this fear tends to make people believe this statement even more.
In fact, longevity is not a curse, but a blessing. If a family has long-lived elderly people, it means that the family has a good family style and family education. Moreover, long-lived seniors usually have a wealth of life experience and wisdom, and they can provide a lot of valuable advice and guidance to their children. Therefore, we should cherish the longevity of the elderly in the family and not worry that they will bring us misfortune.
Epilogue:
In short, the saying that "the old man lives long and his children and grandchildren" is just a manifestation of people's helplessness and fear of longevity in the past. In modern society, this statement no longer applies. We should abandon this superstitious thinking and cherish the longevity of the elderly in the family, so that they can live a happy and happy life in their old age. At the same time, I also hope that everyone can follow our self-media account to learn more about health, wellness, family and other aspects, so that we can pursue a better life together!