<p>Hunt, I woulld agree with you if it was an old article making the rounds. And, he did say all of this stuff back then, too. But it’s not old. So, he is the one intentionally spreading his whacko views for some reason, imho. </p>
<p>He published his views, but it is those who disagree with him who are spreading them far and wide. Wonder why that is?</p>
<p>Well, he didn’t publish them not to be spread. That would be silly. That’s all.</p>
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<p>One of the greek myths about Hercules touches on this. King Admetus was granted a boon by Apollo- he could thwart his impending death if someone would willingly take his place. But none of his subjects were willing. He went to his aged parents and begged them to take his place, but they told him that though they loved him, life was still sweet for them. Then his wife Alcestis volunteered. Lucily Hercules happened to visit and he wrestled Death to return her.</p>
<p>Finally got a chance to read the article–am I missing something or is one of his arguments for dying at 75 to allow your kids to be free of parental expectations?? Wow–if “kids” are trying to live up to/worried about parental expectations at the point where their folks are 75–they (kids) could use some therapy to deal with those issues not for their folks to check themselves out. </p>
<p>Yes Bromfield, but if those selfish old people would just die, then we wouldn’t have to waste money on all that therapy.</p>
<p>I still rely on my parents for advice and moral support! Yes, they had some expectations for me that I did not live up to (regarding religion), but I moved past that long ago. My parents have, too, for the most part.</p>
<p>Calling Dr. Freud…</p>