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Posted by Susan47 on September 4, 2004, at 22:30:33
Did anyone read or hear about the 72 yr-old (I believe) widower in Italy (I believe) who put an ad in the newspaper? He wants a family to adopt him as a grandfather, and he'll pay for it. I'm thinking that was an incredibly brave thing for someone to do. And very very emotionally smart. Hmm, I think I'd like him, as a person. Anybody seen him?
Posted by becksA on September 4, 2004, at 22:34:27
In reply to The Man who'll pay to be adopted, posted by Susan47 on September 4, 2004, at 22:30:33
i could see myself doing something like that. at that age, to be alone, a good family would be priceless
Posted by Catgirl on September 4, 2004, at 22:38:57
In reply to The Man who'll pay to be adopted, posted by Susan47 on September 4, 2004, at 22:30:33
That actually makes me really sad. I hope that at 72 I don't have to put an ad out to find someone to love me.
Posted by Susan47 on September 5, 2004, at 9:17:43
In reply to Re: The Man who'll pay to be adopted, posted by Catgirl on September 4, 2004, at 22:38:57
When you're 72, friends die, loved ones die (even children) and you can be left alone without wanting it to happen, or doing anything to make it happen. This is a guy who knows what's going to keep him emotionally healthy, he wants to be needed and useful. I think looking at it like he's paying someone to love him is a bit harsh, maybe? Just my two cents, I could've misunderstood.
Posted by jay on September 5, 2004, at 16:20:58
In reply to Re: The Man who'll pay to be adopted » Catgirl, posted by Susan47 on September 5, 2004, at 9:17:43
Why should anybody have to pay for something like that? Elderly *used* to be acknowledged as the wisest and most respected people in society. In many cultures it is still like this. Our Western culture is too busy worrying about anti-aging crud like plastic surgery and the 2.5 kids. Whatever happened to extended families and responsibility to your family?
IMHO...
Jay
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