I think I can really appreciate the differences between my society and the American society regarding the attitudes towards the elder. I can conclude these posts by asserting that there is a respect and honor for the elders in my society and in the American society. Both societies have different view of what respect entitles. The values of the society determine the meaning of those values.
The elder themselves are different in their expectations of the young. Some would like to be among their sons and daughters; others would like to join their fellows in a dormitory.
In brief, the value of respecting the elder is established among the people of both societies; however, it has different manifestations in each one.
Indeed, you discussed a very important topic for the American society. I hope these words will be heard by the modern american youth.
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