Domestic Help

It is undeniable that we are increasingly reliant on domestic help these days. Whilst they may be helpful around the house with household chores and probably when taking care of the kids (while the parents are at work) is concerned, this does not mean that one is relieved of the burden of performing their respective duties (when the family is concerned). I.e. a mother should not rely solely on the domestic helper (shall refrain fr using the term "maid" as far as possible) to take care of and to bring up her kids and a child should not rely solely on the domestic helper to take care of their aging parents. Yes, they might relieve us of the burdens while we are at work; but this does not mean that they could be allowed to take over our respective tasks.

Scenario 1
A (a young bloke, probably in his early 20s) returns from a long journey home. Drove a couple of hours to reach home. Upon reaching home, he sounds the car horn to summon the domestic helper to open the gate, and to unload his bags from the car. And what does A do upon arrival? A merely gets off the car, and walks straight into the house.

Question: Is is really that hard for one to carry the few bags that one has? It ain't that difficult.

Scenario 2
Same situation, but with slight variation to the facts. Family goes out with the matriach, arrives home. Yes, the horn sounds again. And the poor domestic helper has to scurry out. Why? One may ask. Answer - to help their mother/grandmother get off the car, while the rest of them just walk off into the house.

Question: Is that necessary? 2 healthy young persons, and none are able to assist? Come on folks, she ain't heavy; she's your mother! Ever hear of retribution?

Scenario 3
Family outing. Domestic helper tags along, and at the look of things, it appears that she plays the role of the mother more than the mother herself!

Question: Why have kids then?


-LV-