Rethinking Elder Respect
Rory and Alex challenge the traditional reverence for the elderly, questioning whether it is still warranted in today's context. They discuss the luck and privileges that many older individuals have enjoyed, contrasting it with the struggles faced by younger generations. The conversation also touches on the importance of making proactive choices about living arrangements as one ages, emphasizing that many people regret not downsizing sooner.In this clip
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What are your thoughts on the perspective that many older people take unmerited pride in being adults and discourage youth's enthusiasm and ideals?
What are your thoughts on this perspective?
Many older people seem to take unmerited pride in the mere 'fact that they are adults.' What do you think about this statement?