What drives the divide between generations? What shapes our beliefs about old age? Kelsey and Jonathan explore today’s cultural attitude toward the elderly and what it means for our kids and students.

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Further Resources:

• Read “Growing old as a calling” by Jennifer Patterson at WORLD Opinions.
• Listen to “New tech for old timers” on The World and Everything In It.
• Learn more about the concept of neuroplasticity from psychiatrist Curt Thompson.
• Read more about the phenomenon of ageism in America.
• Read about the life of Joel Belz at WORLDkids and WORLDteen.

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