Acharya Prashant addresses concerns regarding old age and dependency, emphasizing that one should prioritize self-reliance over relying on children. He argues that in old age, medical care and professional assistance are more necessary than the presence of sons. He advises against spending all resources on children and suggests maintaining financial independence. Furthermore, he challenges the desire to prolong life to an extreme age if it means living in a debilitated and dependent state, suggesting that one should live a rich, fulfilled life and accept its end when independence is lost.