Lonely elders

In Asian society, elders are traditionally treated with respect.
However, they now seem to be western enough not to have time to talk to their parents, and have few kids, so dolls are offered as a substitute...
TOKYO (AFP) - As Japan produces fewer children and more retirees, toymakers are designing new dolls designed not for the young but for the lonely elderly -- companions which can sleep next to them and offer caring words they may never hear otherwise.