Painted Perspectives
In our present world people try not to become old rather not to look old. Abundance of technology to shape the body and chemicals to stop aging are gaining popularity.
Why should we stop ageing? Is ageing bad?
Old is gold. Absolutely it's the perspective of the society that requires change. The current society started viewing and treating old people with negative eyes. Do we have to do that? Wisdom and Experience comes with age. Wealth of life experience and wisdom, abundance of knowledge experienced as well as learnt can be shared with younger generations. This knowledge can be valuable for personal growth , problem-solving and to lead a life with guidance.
It is seen that the older individuals have more time towards family as they strengthen their relationships with family members and friends, leading to deeper connections. The pressures of career and raising a family may decrease in old age, leading to reduce stress levels too.
Society now a days hold negative stereotypes and misconceptions about older people, which often lead to ageism and discrimination.
Due to ageing older individuals are often dependent, on the family. It is expected that younger generation are supposed to take care of them but rather they are left alone to take care of themselves. People assume that older individuals cannot be technologically updated this is rather a misconception.
Loneliness and social isolation can be issues for some older individuals, which is rather genuine as they are left alone by their children. They ignore their parents as they are perceived to have mental decline , resistance to change and physical frailty but older individuals have a wide range of abilities, experiences, and contributions to offer, and a more inclusive and respectful attitude toward aging can benefit society as a whole.
Lets us change the negative perceptions. Let the tag line resonate in young minds that Old is gold to see goodness in ageing and old people.
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