Yuko, have you heard of “raising your parents again”? Many young people now say they want to “raise” their parents one more time.

Really? That sounds a bit strange. How can children raise their parents?

For example, accompanying their mom to exercise, teaching her photography and makeup; helping their dad buy concert tickets. Just like how their parents took care of them when they were little.

Ah, I get it! It used to be that they reminded us to put on clothes, now we remind them to bring an umbrella when it rains.

Exactly. After growing up, many young people begin to understand their parents’ hardships and want to be “friends” with them.

There are people like that in Japan too. Everyone finds that talking more with their parents makes their hearts feel warmer.

Yes. This process is not only about taking care of parents, but also about learning to love and understand yourself.

So “raising parents” is also about growing up. I want to spend more time with my family too.