I don't care if my parents sleep in the gutter; it's not my obligation to look after them, says a man

 This assistance is frequently viewed as a moral requirement, a mark of respect, and a token of appreciation for the sacrifices parents make in order to raise their children.

A Ghanaian living overseas has refuted this conventional wisdom, claiming that it prevents young people from achieving financial success.

The Ghanaian guy living overseas emphatically claimed that it is not his job to care for his parents in an exclusive interview with SVTV.

He stated that rather than relying on their offspring to assist them in their old age, parents should invest for their retirement.

He claims that many young people struggle financially because they put their parents' needs before their own investments and savings.

The man's viewpoint focuses on the notion that parents ought to take initiative to safeguard their own financial futures.

This may entail retirement savings, prudent investing, and the development of a long-term financial strategy that enables them to maintain their level of life as they age.

By doing this, parents can prevent putting an undue financial burden on their kids in the future.

The man also thinks that putting parental support ahead of personal savings can limit young people's chances for development and financial success.

He lamented in the viral video that once a young person starts working and receiving a wage, they begin devoting a sizeable chunk of it to supporting their parents, which may leave them with little to no savings for their own future.