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> The idea of owing your parents anything more than you owe the rest of society is a nonsensical social construct that is thankfully dying out.

In your case, my comment likely does not apply as it sounds like you were abused horribly as a child, but the statement above is an extreme perspective to take generally, given that a person’s parent(s), typically at the least, provided them with some level of care when they were infants and young children. Of course, there are rare instances of horrible abuse, but it is not endemic. Also, one cannot even exist without parents, so we owe them at least that consideration versus a random person.

Most parents sacrificed some of their future to have children and ignoring that fact is usually (except in extreme cases) reflective of selfishness and self-absorption from the increasingly entitled populations of wealthy countries.

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> Most parents sacrificed some of their future to have children

That's a choice they made, though (and usually for selfish reasons). It's like giving someone a gift and then getting upset when they don't pay you back for it.

[cudgy]

It’s not about pay back; it’s about helping those in need that once helped you. It also sets a great example for your kids to consider if the day comes when you are old and in need.

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> It’s not about pay back; it’s about helping those in need that once helped you.

That... is paying them back, though?

> It also sets a great example for your kids to consider if the day comes when you are old and in need.

That would be the selfish reasons I mentioned. I consider it unethical to expect this of one's children.