tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post108037171676999248..comments2024-03-17T03:42:21.277-05:00Comments on LEARNING CURVE ON THE ECLIPTIC: AGEISMTwilighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-57936621063769966242009-03-10T13:58:00.000-05:002009-03-10T13:58:00.000-05:00Julie - Hi there!Thanks - I'm glad it was of inter...Julie - Hi there!<BR/><BR/>Thanks - I'm glad it was of interest.<BR/><BR/>Yes, positive/negative attitudes spill over into most areas of life, I find. Someone who is mainly positive in outlook isn't likely to fall into the ageism trap of treating their elders with disprespect, or enjoying seeing it done by others.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-11406549938198676702009-03-10T13:53:00.000-05:002009-03-10T13:53:00.000-05:00Jacquie...Hi!Thanks for your thoughts and sharing ...Jacquie...Hi!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your thoughts and sharing your own experiences on this.<BR/>It's a complex issue isn't it? The issues are different in different cultures, too.<BR/><BR/>I don't ever recall feeling anything but respect and affection for the older members of my own family circle, and any extended family members - added to which was always the dread of the day I'd lose them. I remember that very clearly!<BR/><BR/>As for older people outside my family - I've always just looked on them as other human beings, different from me in their experience, but basically the same.<BR/>Same for the gender thing too. I don't go along with the common opinion that men and women are different (Men are From Mars...etc.) That, to me, is harmful rubbish. But that's off topic!<BR/><BR/>You could be right in saying this is largely an American syndrome, although the UK is guilty of it nowadays too. <BR/><BR/>More public information about it might help. I think a lot of folks just don't realise what ageism means. They don't equate it to racism or sexism.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-84051057902538953232009-03-10T13:28:00.000-05:002009-03-10T13:28:00.000-05:00I just realized something when I hit send on the l...I just realized something when I hit send on the last comment. The difference I think is that I am treated with respect, interest from my elders. As if I offer my own uniqueness and perspective.<BR/><BR/> That I give to my children (37 and 35O) too. They have many different experiences to draw from. I often ask them for an opinion, as I am asked by my elders.<BR/><BR/> Could this also be an issue of respect?Jacqueline Bigarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18431453301025373839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-2097042677535230722009-03-10T13:18:00.000-05:002009-03-10T13:18:00.000-05:00I have been questioning for about 8 years "ageism"...I have been questioning for about 8 years "ageism" within my family, which is Swiss/French. <BR/><BR/>I give Aunts and Uncles( in their late 80's) much respect.<BR/><BR/>I go to them before I make major decisions as their insights are so worthy and helpful. It never has occurred to me, to categorize them ' as "old" but as wise They it must be said, all live vital lives still, one lecturing in their field, the other painting and sculpturing, which she has done her whole life. They never stopped working.<BR/><BR/> Their vitality is admirable. Then I see my children who I raised to say what they mean, question etc and of course as "Americans" they can be very challenging and unaccepting of elders....They simply do not 'enjoy' their elders, including my aunts and uncles.<BR/><BR/>My children respect their elders but appreciating their wisdom of years...no.<BR/><BR/>I have come to the opinion, re-inforced by travelling that this is a US issue. We make youth a God, shun looking old etc.Jacqueline Bigarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18431453301025373839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-38559147388059100882009-03-10T11:52:00.000-05:002009-03-10T11:52:00.000-05:00Beautifully said, and highly relevant! I come from...Beautifully said, and highly relevant! I come from a large family and was given very positive images of aging, for the most part (and you can really see the difference between those who are positive and those who aren't, with the negative ones suffering more with each passing day and advancing wrinkle!) Thank you for this excellent (and I hope for some, eye-opening) article!<BR/>jdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-59666327562592718382009-03-10T11:37:00.000-05:002009-03-10T11:37:00.000-05:00WWW ~~~ Oh really! I'll look forward to readi...WWW ~~~ Oh really! I'll look forward to reading your take on it then - & thanks for any linking.<BR/>:-P - Birds are beautiful, old or young. ;-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-41228122132683348842009-03-10T11:34:00.000-05:002009-03-10T11:34:00.000-05:00AN ~~~ Yes, youth culture is fine and good, but on...AN ~~~ Yes, youth culture is fine and good, but only if those who have passed that stage are treated with equal respect. :-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-65330589978568009802009-03-10T11:13:00.000-05:002009-03-10T11:13:00.000-05:00We are in sync, as always T. I had a post prepared...We are in sync, as always T. I had a post prepared on this - at a different slant and will link to you on it.<BR/>Well written, my dear, (for an old bird) ahem ;^)<BR/>XO<BR/>WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-46110233865847131202009-03-10T10:20:00.000-05:002009-03-10T10:20:00.000-05:00I blame youth culture. Don't get me wrong, it's a ...I blame youth culture. Don't get me wrong, it's a good thing, but it channels everything towards youth.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.com