In many countries today there is insufficient respect to old people. What are the reasons? What problems might it bring to the society?
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It is irrefutable that because of advancements in science and technology, we have a
greying society today. These demographic changes have brought up the topic that
there is less respect for the elderly who are now in great numbers. In this essay I
intend to delve into the causes and effects of this trend.
There are many reasons for lack of respect to the aged. In the workforce, creative and
energetic young people who are able to work under a lot of pressure are preferred. In
the techno-savvy world of today, the elderly feel out of place. They are not earning
and so the youth hold the reins of the economy. Secondly, the old have problems
adapting to ever-changing lifestyles and lag behind the times and so receive
insufficient respect. The elderly are like a frog in the well and want their young ones to
follow their professions. The youth, however, want to walk on the un-trodden path
and find new avenues for themselves. Furthermore, the elderly suffer health problems
such as hypertension, diabetes and arthritis, which make them physically weak and so
they lack respect.
Another big reason for the elderly receiving less respect is the fact that they find it
very difficult to let go. The young belong to the global culture and their elderly
constantly nag and criticize them for their ways. This is not taken in the good light by
the youngsters and they start ignoring them. The young also belong to a 24/7 society
where competition is very stiff and as a result find it irritating and frustrating to find
time to care and respect their elderly.
Less respect to the elderly has already caused many problems in these countries. The
most noticeable is that people are indifferent to each other, and individuals tend to
feel agitated, worrying about their own old life in the future. As a result, the whole
society is not as harmonious and vigorous as the ones where senior citizens are
treated with courtesy and respect. This situation has also led to a mushroom growth
of old-age homes in the cities.
To sum up, it is our duty to respect the old people and the youth should not forget
that they will too age one day. But, the elderly should also learn to keep-up with the
times and be flexible with their youth.
In many countries today there is insufficient respect to old people
In many countries today there is insufficient respect to old people
In many countries today there is insufficient respect to old people
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