Analysis Of Sommers Filial Obligations Towards Their Parents

In the reading of Jane English, English argues that" grown children have no filial obligations towards their parents." In her professional philosophical theory, she agrees, "that whatever duties children are willing to perform for their parents should not be one that is established out of repayment but from the result of a friendship that molded from the love between them." I do agree with English’s theory based on my cultural norms which foresees it as a form of accepted behavior and beliefs that gives me the privilege of choosing whether or not I decide to do or complete any type of duty for my parents.
If my parents was faced with this financial burden without a doubt I would willingly financially support my parents in their time of need by financially supporting my mother with my father's assisted living/nursing home cost not because I feel obligated to as a form of repayment for all the love, support and sacrifices they have showered me with throughout my life but as a daughter I will proudly fulfil this duty out of pure love and appreciation because they are the most valuable people in my life and in my heart I know
Sommers ultimately agrees that it is morally wrong if children voluntarily choose to neglect their parents in times of need such as in this case poverty and misfortune. In her opinion, it is morally right for children to provided assistance to their parents whether or not they were neglected in their early age and perform these duties with honor and