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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Retiree Regrets Having Kids And Says He Was Just Their ATM: 'I Gave My Life To Them... It's Been 9 Years Since I've Heard From Them'

After retirement, don't drain your savings on adult kids. Learn to have "the talk" and secure your future. (Credit: Pexels)

In a Quora post titled "What's a thing elderly people regret in their lives?", former electronics engineer Alan Dyson offers a surprising perspective. While many might expect regrets about missed adventures, Dyson highlights a different source of regret for some: "having children."

In his post, Dyson states, "my biggest regret was having children." According to his bio, Dyson, who relocated to the Philippines in 1980, devoted everything to his children, providing them with the best clothing, the finest food, and access to top-tier schools.

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