Dilemma: Do You Owe Caregiving To A Parent Who Wasn’t A Good Parent?

Some parents do a fine or at least adequate job. Some do not. For those adult children who did not have adequate parenting, there may come a time for a challenging decision: should you care for an aging parent who was emotionally absent, abusive, or neglectful during your childhood? Do you owe it to them? The emotional and ethical considerations are profound, with no one-size-fits-all solution.

Legal and Moral Obligations