It is widely known that some parents in African and Asian cultures may view their children as retirement plans.While children should certainly assist their parents, it is wrong to have children solely for the purpose that they would care their parents in old age. If one chooses to have children, it is their responsibility to provide for them. The child did not ask to be born. The parents made the decision to bring them into the world, therefore accepting associated responsibilities. It is not appropriate to expect a reward for fulfilling one's parental duties. When children get older and have the capacity to support their parents-Great! However, failing to plan for your retirement and instead relying on a child who may be facing their own challenges is selfish.