My dad is suffering from the inferiority complex after he closed down his business. We all tried to help at one point of time but he keeps whinning. He is so afraid that he has to explain to us again and again that he is too old to do anything. At the same time, he feels very insecured. Thus he constantly reminds us of how well respected he is in his hometown in mainland (due to on-going donation) and how health he is at his age.
We all try to help him at a point of time but we are all numbed by his nonstop whinning (do not blame us, it has been like this for years). He could not understand that all we want from him is to see him live positively and happily, rather than making lots of money (he never did anyways).
The subtle power shift has taken place, perhaps, few years ago. My mom became the silent but powerful leader. She doesn't talk much but is taken seriously when speaking. Of course, she is still camaflaged by her innocent house-wife/grandmom look.
It is very interesting how XiaoHo has comprehended this whole situation. XiaoHo knows exactly who dominates the household, who he should please in order to get the biggest return despite the fact that my father loves him dearly.
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