While I agree with the points made above about supporting my parents if they needed it (obviously I would); I would do it because I WANT to and NOT because I think that I have an "obligation to them for raising me". I strongly object to this notion. My parents had me because THEY wanted to. I had no choice in the matter. If I hated my parents, I wouldn't support them even if they needed it - it's my choice! Luckily - 1) they don't need it and 2) I love them - but having children just so there is somebody "obliged" to support you in old age is extremely selfish! A personal pension plan would have been just as effective.