Older people start to act like children again. That's why this page is in the Children section.
Yes, children are revered, but so are the aged. The problem is determining when the concept of aged begins.
Many buses have stickers, ����� ��� ��� - "Revere your elders." Basically, that means that younger people should give their seats to the aged. It does seem to work.
However, anybody who has graying hair is considered aged, especially by young children. A middle-aged, but graying, person may be embarrassed or offended when offered a seat.
It's not only young children who have difficulties identifying people's ages. The driver may proffer a "green" ten-trip bus ticket to someone who is somewhat mature. Maturity, in this case, may mean that the passenger is older than the driver, who just started to shave.
However, this is an issue that requires training. If an older person drops something, then he is less likely to find people who offer to pick it up. If he falls, then a concerned crowd will gather, but they will not necessarily help him get up.
In other words, the aged do get respect, but they don't necessarily get what they need.
There is often more "aw" than "awe."
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