For me, getting old is really scary. Because getting old often means death. It is very common to grow old and die. But only very few of the elders can die in peace. For other elders who are suffering from illnesses, dying in peace is a great luxury. Because of the emotional connection between the elders and their children, most of the time they may not express their feelings and will just let their children make arrangements for their next days.
The technique of euthanasia can help the elders to die peacefully. However, not all countries accept this technique, because the essence of euthanasia is to kill a person. But for me, respecting the wishes of the elders is the last thing I can do for them as a child. As much as we as children would not want to let the elders go, we would not want to see them suffer from illness. I think euthanasia can be applied to all countries, not just developed countries.
I envision that euthanasia can be given to the elders if the doctor has done a complete examination and thinks that he or she is suffering and the treatment will make him or her suffer more. These elders must express their wishes clearly. But I do recognize that euthanasia is a very controversial technique.
Hi Yaxi, I agree that although euthanasia could potentially controversial as a practice, it does help to end unnecessary pain. I believe this is especially true with terminal illnesses and severe injuries where medical care is only prolonging the suffering and delaying the inevitable death.
Hi Yaxi, thank you for your very vulnerable post! I also grew up in a culture that really respects their elders, so I appreciate your point of view on this topic.