obligation to relatives

• obligation to relatives - Finch & Mason


  -over 90% had given/received financial help

  -about half had cared for a sick relative

  -more expected of females than males

  -reciprocity & balance are important
• Cheal

  found when it comes to help with household tasks, help should be given first by

  > spouse

  > then daughter

  > daughter-in-law

  > son

  > other relatives

  > non relatives
• Cheal - sons


  sons rarely chosen as caregivers for an elderly woman
• Mason


  obligations depend on the relationship and "legitimate excuses"