The Burden of Care: When Family Arrangements Go Wrong The latest installment of Slate's "Care and Feeding" column highlights a common issue that many families face when aging parents require more care and support.
Helper, a devoted mother and caregiver to her youngest child with a debilitating health condition, has found an arrangement with her parents that works for everyone involved – except for her husband.
His constant complaining about the extra workload she's taken on has created tension in their household. The societal norms underlying this situation are striking.