My dad has been trying to get me to move abroad for years. He is trying even harder now as he will retire in 5 years and wants somewhere nice to spend a few months at a time when he is no longer working. If I were to move it would be to Australia or New Zealand, so it's not just a quick, cheap flight over the Channel. I am confident that my family would be fine with it and that I would come back and visit as often as I could..
I can understand that some parents would be upset, especially when it comes to taking their grandchildren, but I think it is very selfish of the parent to try and stop their children moving for this reason.
When you look at the quality of life that we have in this country, working all the hours God sends to pay for people who point blank refuse to get off their arses and work. Being taxed to the hilt for everything and not being guarenteed a pension, being afraid to go out at night etc.....Surely, anyone in their right mind would want a better quality of life for their kids and grandkids..
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