空巢老人

空巢老人 2012年英语四级写作热点范文:空巢老人 With the deepening of the aging of society, there are a growing number of empty-nesters, which has become a social problem can not be ignored. When the children leave home due to reasons such as work, study, marriage, leaving their middle-aged parents at home, empty-nesters will produce the symptoms of mental disorders, known as the family “empty-nest”syndrome. Some empty-nesters can live a good life after retire, especially those in city. Most of them live in the same city with their children so that they can visit each other often. Besides, they can participate in various group activities. For example, some middle-aged people attend to universities for the elderly for further study, while others join the choir or some other public service activities. By these activities, empty-nesters can eliminate of loneliness and realize their own values. While in rural area, situations get worse. Most young people work in city, leaving their elderly parents at home to take care of themselves. In rural area, there are much less activities for elderly so that they are busy with the farm work all the day. And some elderly look after their grand-children, which is the main task for elderly in the country. From the discription above, we can know that some elderly people can live a good life although they’re empty-nesters. However, it’s our responsibility to care for our parents and our care is what they really need in life. So, no matter how busy you are, remember to care about them, talk to them frequently. Tips to Aid in Preventing Empty Nest Syndrome The transition between being a parent of a teenager and a parent of an adult child is yet another difficult time in parenting. While it is important to focus on the role you're playing in your child's life, it is even more important to focus on yourself at this time. Use these tips to help you prepare for or overcome empty nest syndrome. 1. Do Something. Volunteer, take a class, find a new hobby or pick up an old one. Anything that will take up the time you devoted to your teenager on a daily basis. Use this found time constructively and avoid falling into boring routines. 1. Take a trip - and take your honey. Rekindle your romance by taking off somewhere, talking about the future and making plans. Think of it as a second honeymoon that will start off the another part of your relationship. Even if you have more children at home, use this as a time to celebrate the love that started your family. 2. Make use of the space. Although you don't want to make your child feel like you're pushing them out the door, make plans for your teen's room. Order something new that will come in a couple of days after they leave. Fresh paint, some shelves or some new furnishings will bring up your spirits. If you wait until they are gone you may find yourself putting it off, which will perpetuate the empty nest feeling 3. Make those care packages. You can still do things for your child that will help the nurturer in you when you do them. The added plus is that your adult child will appreciate it. There is nothing better than getting groceries from mom care package. Try not to overdo in the beginning and or a set of towels for their new apartment in a don't add any 'strings' to the gifts. 4. Congratulate Yourself! Although the job of being a parent is never done, you have reached a goal. You have raised an independent young adult, which is no easy task. Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. 5. Get support. If you find you are having a hard time with depressed feelings, get some help from your family doctor, minister or other parents. Life changes can be extremely hard and empty nest syndrome can make the baby blues look like a skip through the meadow. Find some help. Recommended Book List: