The Old and The Young.

There are differences between the old and young. Similarities may bind while differences may rend apart.

The one apparent difference is the age. When one is a teen, one is as free as a bird. However, that does not mean the teenager has no responsibilities. Far from it, he has the pains and joys of growing up. Sometimes, he undergoes the anger and frustrations of unfulfilled dreams and passions. Then, there is imminent shadow of evolving into an adult.

On the other hand, the old adult has the joys and tribulations of parenthood, family and the additional burden of aged parents to care for.

The next consideration is the interest angle. The young have varied interests which are as fickle as their minds. They crave excitement and are always looking for new fields to traverse.

The old have had chosen their fields. It would be rather risky to throw it all up to venture into a new field. Some of them have “retired” from their old jobs to chase their ambitions and dreams. If they are looking for peace and satisfaction, then it is perfectly fine to throw caution to the wind and go for it.

But now, differences are no longer the issue but bridging the gap is. The old have to realize that the young need space to grow up and mature. What the young need is a comfort zone and the feeling that given the right environment and acceptable guidance, the rough terrain would be smoothened. Lend a sympathetic listening ear. Be a friend sometimes and also be objective and not let emotions cloud your logic.

This is how we should practice and be a good buddy to our son or daughter. Um. Well, I talked a lot and seem like I’ll be a good mother ey? Only God knows.

You will be a great mother. Notice how I always space the paragragraphs?