# DOD258: Should We Expect Our Kids to Take Care of Us?

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Podcast: [Dear Old Dads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dear-old-dads-5483331)
Published: 2026-02-12T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

One of the dads was very surprised to find out that many people expect their kids to take care of them when they are elderly. Beyond that, it also is a very common reason people give as to why they even HAD kids. This seems insane. Is it? Yes. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com

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