Aging

  1. What are some of the benefits of getting older? Explain why?
  2. What kind of support should children give their aging parents? Should it be monetary or should they look after them? Explain.
  3. Who is the oldest person you know? How is their view different from yours? Why do you think this is?
  4. How are older people viewed in your country? By younger people, by their children and by the government?
  5. How well do you relate to people that are 5 years younger than you? How about 10 years older?

Vocabulary

Cane                     forgetful              absentminded                   retirement                          wisdom