Returning home for the New Year, the old man's heart is uneasy and expectant
Recently, I had a deep conversation with the 67-year-old second uncle in my hometown, and I heard him share the worries that many elderly people dare not express in their hearts. This inspired me to think deeply about the problems raised by children returning home for the Chinese New Year in modern society.
1. Gathering but feeling tired
Returning home for the Chinese New Year is a day that most people look forward to, however, older people may face additional burdens when their children return home. In rural areas, in order to welcome the arrival of their children, they need to buy New Year's goods in advance and be busy with household chores, which makes the time they originally expected to be happy become inadequate.
Second, behind the financial pressure
For the elderly in rural areas, economic issues are a challenge that cannot be ignored. They rely mainly on the annual harvest of the farmland to survive, and their children often have to pay for the New Year's when they return home. This can be an additional burden for the elderly, who are already under great financial pressure.
3. Short-term pleasure, long-term loneliness
The short time for children to come home can leave the elderly feeling lonely and helpless. During the traditional reunion of the Chinese New Year, the elderly expect to be able to get more company and communication. However, due to the huge pressure of work and life, it is difficult for children to meet the deeper expectations of the elderly, making the elderly feel lonely and lost after their children leave.
4. Thinking and acting
Looking back on this question, we can't help but wonder: how to maintain the traditional family celebration atmosphere while the children go home for the New Year, and at the same time reduce the burden on the elderly? Perhaps, we can start by reducing the burden of housework for the elderly, providing more intimate companionship, and financial support to inject more warmth into this traditional moment of reunion.
epilogue
On the occasion of this new year, let us not only pay attention to the side of laughter and reunion, but also pay more attention to the anxiety and expectation in the hearts of the elderly. May we work together to create a warm and intimate atmosphere for the New Year, so that every family can welcome the arrival of the new year with laughter.