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Originally Posted by Nyororin
Yep. It has pretty much nothing to do with culture, really. People want to have roles in life. Losing those roles because you`re "old" - and not necessarily because you`re unable - has to be extremely painful. Perhaps even more painful than actually being unable to do these things, as it is more about how your family perceives you than your physical state.
Unless it is actually hurting her to do these things, then there is no reason to stop her.
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I remember very strongly as a child being told to go sit down, I couldn't do this or that activity that other people in the house were doing because I was 'too little', and the feeling of hurt and frustration it gave me. Especially when I knew darn well I did them anyway when no one was around to tell me not to. I figure it's a similar thing when you're old.