In some cultures old people are more valued, while in other cultures the youth is more valued. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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In this essay, I shall explain why I think we that should value old age and
youth, without suggesting that one is better than the other.
I feel that we should celebrate the fact that so many people make it to old
age. In the past, thanks to war, disease and the dangers of childbirth, most
people were not so fortunate. Particularly in Western societies, a large (and
growing) proportion of the population is past the age of retirement and most of
those people are enjoying life. Many have saved enough money to live well and
travel around the world or to play golf or to do whatever it is that they enjoy.
They value the time they have and want to make the most of it. Simultaneously,
societies around the world value the elderly for the experience and knowledge
that they have gained over the years.
At the same time, cultures and individuals around the world value youth. Some
people value it so much that they are prepared to spend plenty of money on
maintaining a youthful look, through the use of make-up and plastic surgery.
Youth is often seen as a time to be dynamic and fun, developing new ideas and
trying things differently. This can be very useful to an economy. Would China
have been able to develop so quickly in recent decades without a large supply of
young people ready to take their chances in Shenzhen or Shanghai?
These are the main reasons why I think that it is a mistake to value either
old age or youth and not the other. Of course, most people will value one more
than the other, possibly depending on their age. However, as a culture - as a
society - we should value both.
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