Contemporary Social Debates: Perspectives on Family Planning, Elderly Care, and Philanthropy

Debates on Modern Life and Social Responsibility

1. Childbearing After 45: Risks and Lifestyle

Is having children after the age of 45 advisable? No, it is very difficult because a woman's fertility declines significantly earlier.

Doctors state that having children after 45 is dangerous for women. There are risks that both the mother and the child may face complications or even death during childbirth. Physicians advise that the optimal age range for childbearing is between 20 and 35 years.

And if, hypothetically, you did have a child at that age, would you truly enjoy raising them? At 45, most people are heavily focused on their careers. Furthermore, at that age, they may not possess the same energy or capacity to care for a newborn child.

Conclusion on Optimal Childbearing Age

In conclusion, I believe it is better to have children around the age of 29, by which time we are more likely to have established stable lives.

2. The Role of Nursing Homes in Elderly Care

Elderly people should be in nursing homes to be better cared for.

Seniors should be in a nursing home for the following reasons:

1. Caregiver Availability: Since many of us are working, we cannot properly care for them ourselves. Nursing homes ensure they are looked after properly.
2. Socialization and Activities: Residents can socialize with more people in these facilities. They also organize excursions and activities.
3. Affordability: Nursing homes are now more affordable than before, often due to government aid and subsidies.

Conclusion on Elderly Residence

In conclusion, the elderly should reside in nursing homes because they will be better served and enjoy a higher quality of life than if they were confined at home all day.

3. Working for Charity and Humanitarian Aid

Would you work for a charity or a company that helps others? What kind?

I would work for a charity or a business dedicated to helping others because I genuinely enjoy assisting those in need.

There are people around the world who are less fortunate than us, and we have a responsibility to help them. Some countries lack basic necessities like water or food, often due to poverty or natural disasters.

We should support organizations like the Red Cross or NGOs such as Caritas to aid countries suffering from food insecurity. We can also volunteer our time to assist these organizations.

Personal Commitment to Volunteering

In conclusion, I would volunteer my time, and I would specifically choose to go to Japan to assist with the recovery efforts following the recent disaster.

4. Why Young People Delay or Avoid Having Children

Young people today do not think about having children.

Young people today often choose not to have children. They prioritize achieving independence, often leaving their parental homes by age 25, and they do not want children to become a burden or nuisance for them.

Young adults typically complete their studies around age 23. They then need to find stable employment and establish themselves professionally. What I mean by this is that the demands of education and career establishment significantly influence the decision not to have children.

Young people struggle to become independent because the cost of buying or renting homes is prohibitively expensive. Why is this relevant? Because people desire to live with their partners and raise their children in their own homes.

Policy Recommendation

My opinion is that if society wants young people to have children, the process of achieving stability and starting a family must be made significantly easier!