Social Influence and Sustainable Consumption by Elizabeth B Goldsmith

Author:Elizabeth B Goldsmith
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

Thinking About Others

It is one thing to make decisions for yourself, it is another matter to decide what is best for others. A relevant expression is “try walking around in someone else’s shoes.” Being in a decision-making role for others could include positions in the ministry, urban planning, communities, parks and recreation, schools, and families. Anything to do with transportation, activities, or schedules involves decisions. In families, there are all kinds of cooperative decision making from what to eat to where to live. We have heard the term boomerang phenomenon referring to adult children returning to live with their parents. There is another trend called parachuting parents referring to parents coming to live with their grown children. Consider the following case study.

Case Study: Multigenerations Living Together

Chip and Alicia Hardin found out her mother was going to come live with them after the sudden death of Alicia’s dad. This made for some quick adjustments and advice seeking.

“The typical home is designed for families and commuting to school and work, but an aging parent may face boredom, isolation and lack of resources,” notes David Baxter, senior vice president of the research and consulting company Age Wave. “Consider availability of health care services, transportation, and whether your parents will be able to easily visit friends.” He says. “Don’t just ask yourself what your day will be like with your parent in your home – ask what their day will be like.”

Source: Jennifer Pellet. (Special Family Issue, Fall 2014). 3 Generations Under 1 Roof.

Merrill Lynch Advisor, p. 27.

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