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In reply to the discussion: Dear people over 80... [View all]Jon King
(1,910 posts)Sorry, been around the block a bunch and in my experience its not better or worse to hang out with anyone based on age, or respect anyone based on age, or think someone is wise depending on their age. Or not.
I have spent time with so many ignorant and miserable 60-70-80-90 year olds, and some miserable 10-20-30-40 year olds. Unhappy 85 year olds and unhappy 23 year olds.
I have gotten words of wisdom from 8 year olds, and 80 year olds. I have talked to 80 year olds who are so unwise its like they have lived under a rock their entire lives.
There is no one size fits all. Some people are wise and amazing to discuss things with 10, some at 90. People can be pleasant or unpleasant, happy or miserable at any age.
You take it person by person. Using age as a guide to anything is not productive in my opinion.