What does the 'decent' in 'decent adult' even mean?

No. 692 The story introduced this time

Here, I am writing articles about touching stories that have become topics on the internet or in the news, along with videos uploaded to YouTube and other platforms, as 'stories so good they bring tears to your eyes'.

The story introduced this time is a post from a woman who cannot have a second child due to gynecological issues. It is a post from a woman who says she was saved by the words her eldest son spoke while heartless comments were flying around during a gathering of all their relatives.

Regarding the posting date,
I confirmed a post from May 8, 2005, from what is posted on a summary site, but I apologize if that is incorrect.

There was a YouTube video based on this story, so I will introduce it as well.

Post content

My gynecological expenses have been piling up, so our household isn't very wealthy.

So, I feel sorry for my son, but I only buy him toys twice a year, on his birthday and at Christmas.

When we asked our son on his 6th birthday, 'What do you want? We'll buy you anything,' he said, 'I want a little sister or brother.'

'I don't need you to buy me toys for the rest of my life, I just want a little sister or brother.'

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry I'm a mother who can't give you a little sister or brother.

I'm sorry I don't have a uterus.

I'm sorry, please forgive me.

My mind went blank, and like a parent who lost their composure, I clung to my son and cried and apologized, didn't I?

My son was surprised and started crying, saying, 'I'm sorry for making you cry, Mom.'

I'm not a very good parent, am I?

I hurt my son, didn't I?

I was truly a fool.

It's long, so I'll cut it off in the middle.

Here is the continuation.

This past Children's Day.

At a gathering of my husband's parents, siblings, and relatives, the usual chorus began.

'It's pitiful to be an only child.'
'They won't grow up to be decent adults.'
'It's not too late for a second child.'
'Can't you do something about it with advanced medical care now?'

My husband and I had no choice but to make troubled faces, force a faint smile, and give vague responses to get through it.

If they accidentally found out the circumstances, we would be hurt even more.

Ah, they are just people who can't help it, let's endure it, until the storm passes... that's what I thought.

My son, who is in 5th grade this year, said in a sharp tone at that moment:

'What does the "decent" in "decent adult" even mean?'
'Is it "decent" to keep saying unpleasant things to someone who clearly doesn't want to hear them?'
'Everyone here, except for me, is a "decent adult" who has siblings, right?'
'If that's what a "decent adult" is, then I don't need to be a decent adult!'
'Ah, that's great. I'm an only child who can't become a decent adult.'
'It's not pitiful at all. Long live only children!'

When everyone fell silent and started darting their eyes around looking embarrassed,

'Mom, thank you for giving birth to me.
Thank you for giving birth to me, even if it was just one.'

He said it looking embarrassed, grabbed two or three chimaki dumplings, and

'I'm going to go play at △△'s house. See you later!'

He ran out.

'I'll do the housework today and tomorrow.
Mom, you take it easy.
It's Mother's Day, after all.
It's a good way to show filial piety without costing money, right?
I'm so smart.'

Right now, my son seems to be making pancakes for lunch.

But you know, I think I already received my Mother's Day present last week.

Hehe, I'm a doting parent, but I'm just so happy that he grew up to be such a good son.

I just wanted someone to listen.

YouTube

There was a video made based on this story, so I will introduce it.
*It seems there are other videos besides the one I am introducing.

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In conclusion

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