Caring for parents as they age is more of a moral issue in the UK than a legal one. In some places, such as certain American states and countries like the Philippines and Germany, there are laws that make children liable for their parents’ care expenses. Yet with an ageing population and creaking social care system, increasingly, people in the UK are finding themselves caring for their elderly parents. Some say this is only right – the child owes this to their parent – while others say that it puts added pressure on families, and that care is something the state should provide. So, are children responsible for their elderly parents? Janet Street-Porter, Catherine Renton and Simon Kelner share their Perspectives.

Caring for parents as they age is more of a moral issue in the UK than a legal one. In some places, such as certain American states and countries like the Philippines and Germany, there are laws that make children liable for their parents’ care expenses.

Yet with an ageing population and creaking social care system, increasingly, people in the UK are finding themselves caring for their elderly parents. Some say this is only right – the child owes this to their parent – while others say that it puts added pressure on families, and that care is something the state should provide.

So, are children responsible for their elderly parents? Janet Street-Porter, Catherine Renton and Simon Kelner share their Perspectives.

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