12-23-2019, 03:48 AM
Another honest perspective can be: At retirement age, the kids are more than adults now, the grandchildren are actually their own, so that leaves the spouse. One might say it would be irresponsible and selfish to put oneself in danger and risk leaving the spouse out to hang. Others might say (e.g. the spouse and/or their friends), "Go for it love! It has been a wonderful life together. Life insurance up-to-date?"
Some grandchildren might even celebrate the fact that, " ... my grandparents are cool! They ride motorcycles!" ... and yadda, yadda.
Of course, being serious, ... if one does get seriously debilitated - like "vegetable-like", then that would be a real drag on dependents like the spouse. That would be unfair. So discuss a contingency plan with your partner before hand.
Some grandchildren might even celebrate the fact that, " ... my grandparents are cool! They ride motorcycles!" ... and yadda, yadda.
Of course, being serious, ... if one does get seriously debilitated - like "vegetable-like", then that would be a real drag on dependents like the spouse. That would be unfair. So discuss a contingency plan with your partner before hand.