Without kids. what should be my reasons for old age?

i would imagine most people want to see their grandchildren born, and graduate college, and get married, things like that. but most likely i will have no kids, and wonder what will be my reasons for growing old? one thing i think is maybe i should build closer relationships with people, but that is not something im particularly good at.

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As long as you’re alive you can do good in the world

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yeah i guess. i can also witness history.

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As schizophrenics whom mostly receive disability funds from the government, there is no way the government is going to financially help raise a kid or children. Only sane, normal people who earn more than a decent salary can have a family. For those people who do not have children and grow old. I think the best suggestion is to associate with others who are also childless and are growing old.

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I think you’re right. But where do you find childless, older people?

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I would believe childless, older people would be found in retirement homes just as aging people with children and grandchildren would be found. There are also widowed & divorced people who are childless. Maybe childless couples!?

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My friend told me yesterday that an old man who lives alone in the same building had collapsed on the floor and was unreachable by phone. Firefighters were called to break the door and the guy was sent to the hospital.

Growing old alone isn’t cool.

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Just smoke as many cigarettes as me

I plan to refuse any treatment if it makes me sick

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As you age, do things you enjoy and earn some money. This is what I’m doing. I like life now. I took some free courses and learned a lot. I also have had time to learn another language. So, now I want to learn more. Aging is not a bad process if you know your limitations and enjoy what you can. Who says we all need to get married and have kids?

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The continuation of the human species says a majority of humans ought to get married and have kids. But we as schizophrenics are an exception.

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Volunteer, build your community up.

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I’m an older person without kids. My purpose is to love and serve my Higher Power through loving and serving my fellow human kind.

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I second that!!!

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Nature designed us to grow old and die naturally even without children. Have something else as your reason for living - even managing your health and working towards happiness in your circumstances or daily enjoyment for living. It doesn’t need to be too significant.

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You should start a community garden. That should be your legacy.

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