When Children Raise Hands Against Their Parents: The Harsh Reality of Elder Abuse in India
India’s soul has always been rooted in values like respect for parents and honoring elders . Yet, in recent years, disturbing images and videos have surfaced on social media—showing sons and daughters beating their own elderly parents. These are not isolated incidents; they are symptoms of a deeper social crisis that demands our attention. Why is this happening? There are multiple layers behind these heartbreaking events, each reflecting the changing fabric of our society: Economic Pressure and Dependency Rising unemployment, inflation, and financial insecurity have created immense stress within families. When elderly parents depend on pensions or property, that very dependency sometimes becomes the source of conflict. Rising unemployment, inflation, and financial insecurity have created immense stress within families. When elderly parents depend on pensions or property, that very dependency sometimes becomes the source of conflict. Erosion of Cultural Values In earlier ti...