Do you think America is an ageism country??

Do you think America is an ageism country??

It seems that this nation overprotect the rights of kids while it neglects so many needs of elders.

and elders who live in US tend to feel more depressed and disrespected that those who live in EAST ASIA.

Well there is quite a disrespect for the elderly nowadays because, I don't know... we just take the elderly for granted, even though we are going to be like that one day...WestSideAzn

Yeah, I wouldn't know much about that type of stuff. I usually live under a rock long enough to miss the poor treatment to the old if there ever is any around here. I know I haven't done anything to my grandparents. That's because I barely even saw them.ernie1989

My high school history teacher brought this very point up a few years back. I think there is a lot of truth to it. We tend to neglect the old thinking they are no use to society anymore, when in reality they hold the wisdom of the generations they lived through. Its unfortunate indeed. rimnet00

I would also like to add that it may be due to our view on our 'heroes'. Heroes in today's society for many youth is based on superficial and indestructible demi-gods, all of whom are portrayed to be young. Whether it is a current basketball player or the latest music artist. I think people tend to forget those who have done so much to bring us where we are today. This is a mentality I can't reality pinpoint the origin of, while at the same time acknowledging that the old are looked as nothing more then brittle and 'stupid' due to their age.rimnet00

Yeah, I wouldn't know much about that type of stuff. I usually live under a rock long enough to miss the poor treatment to the old if there ever is any around here. I know I haven't done anything to my grandparents. That's because I barely even saw them.ernie1989

[QUOTE="ernie1989"]Yeah, I wouldn't know much about that type of stuff. I usually live under a rock long enough to miss the poor treatment to the old if there ever is any around here. I know I haven't done anything to my grandparents. That's because I barely even saw them.ernie1989

[QUOTE="ernie1989"][QUOTE="ernie1989"]Yeah, I wouldn't know much about that type of stuff. I usually live under a rock long enough to miss the poor treatment to the old if there ever is any around here. I know I haven't done anything to my grandparents. That's because I barely even saw them.JapaneseLeader

Do you think America is an ageism country??

It seems that this nation overprotect the rights of kids while it neglects so many needs of elders.

and elders who live in US tend to feel more depressed and disrespected that those who live in EAST ASIA.

JapaneseLeader

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Do you think America is an ageism country??

It seems that this nation overprotect the rights of kids while it neglects so many needs of elders.

and elders who live in US tend to feel more depressed and disrespected that those who live in EAST ASIA.

im_very_kind

Today's younger people are more into their own lives not their grandparents or parents. They don't have the time for them, why they might miss the Yoga classnohabs

[QUOTE="nohabs"]Today's younger people are more into their own lives not their grandparents or parents. They don't have the time for them, why they might miss the Yoga classJapaneseLeader

[QUOTE="JapaneseLeader"][QUOTE="nohabs"]Today's younger people are more into their own lives not their grandparents or parents. They don't have the time for them, why they might miss the Yoga classliquid_s

[QUOTE="WestSideAzn"]Well there is quite a disrespect for the elderly nowadays because, I don't know... we just take the elderly for granted, even though we are going to be like that one day...JapaneseLeader

I agree, but children are the future and not the elderly.

I respect my elders, but old people in general annoy me.guthwulf_de

[QUOTE="guthwulf_de"]I respect my elders, but old people in general annoy me.JapaneseLeader

[QUOTE="nohabs"]Today's younger people are more into their own lives not their grandparents or parents. They don't have the time for them, why they might miss the Yoga classJapaneseLeader

That's what I was implying. I visit my wife's parents at the nursing home and you would be amazed how many old folks are left there  without any family visitors

[QUOTE="JapaneseLeader"][QUOTE="nohabs"]Today's younger people are more into their own lives not their grandparents or parents. They don't have the time for them, why they might miss the Yoga classnohabs

That's what I was implying. I visit my wife's parents at the nursing home and you would be amazed how many old folks are left there  without any family visitors

Good points op, I agree, socioty as a whole should pay more attention to elders.yoshi-lnex

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[QUOTE="JapaneseLeader"][QUOTE="nohabs"]Today's younger people are more into their own lives not their grandparents or parents. They don't have the time for them, why they might miss the Yoga classJapaneseLeader

That's what I was implying. I visit my wife's parents at the nursing home and you would be amazed how many old folks are left there  without any family visitors

No She visits them all the time. The other people that live there get no visitors, it's really sad to see

[QUOTE="yoshi-lnex"]Good points op, I agree, socioty as a whole should pay more attention to elders.JapaneseLeader

[QUOTE="JapaneseLeader"][QUOTE="nohabs"]

[QUOTE="JapaneseLeader"][QUOTE="nohabs"]Today's younger people are more into their own lives not their grandparents or parents. They don't have the time for them, why they might miss the Yoga classnohabs

That's what I was implying. I visit my wife's parents at the nursing home and you would be amazed how many old folks are left there  without any family visitors

No She visits them all the time. The other people that live there get no visitors, it's really sad to see

[QUOTE="JapaneseLeader"][QUOTE="yoshi-lnex"]Good points op, I agree, socioty as a whole should pay more attention to elders.yoshi-lnex

No She visits them all the time. The other people that live there get no visitors, it's really sad to see

Well it's right on the edge of the city. But most of the nursing homes are in the suburbs, at least here.

[QUOTE="yoshi-lnex"][QUOTE="JapaneseLeader"][QUOTE="yoshi-lnex"]Good points op, I agree, socioty as a whole should pay more attention to elders.JapaneseLeader

I don't know if this is true, I find that Mexican people r much more respective to their elders than whitez?JapaneseLeader

Neither America or Europe are ageistic in their belifes....

It also happends to be that Japan and other eastern countries have VERY many prejudices against the west....I love japan and I find it sad....