Comments on: When Young Meet Old – All Learn and Thrive

By: Tsivya Fox

Tsivya Fox — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 17:00:25 +0000

Thanks for the kind comment. So glad that you gained a new, usable idea!

By: A. Coley

A. Coley — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:32:31 +0000

As a school we have engaged our youngsters and the elderly from our community in a number of inter-generational activities. But I really like the “Cyber Senior” idea. We will explore the possibilities in our community. Great job guys! Thanks for sharing.

By: Tsivya Fox

Tsivya Fox — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:28:32 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Robert. I agree with all you said. I do hope more and more programs are created to unite people with real experiences and face to face dialogue. Our future might just depend on it.

By: Robert Weber

Robert Weber — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:11:48 +0000

Throughout the ages there have been Elders to instruct young people in regards of wisdom, important decision making, etc.
Now that we have a whole elder generation that is new, or simply challenged by tech and how to use it comfortably. There seems to be an excellent opportunity to rekindle these connections between elders and youngsters. I was always fascinated as a young men with the stories that elders had to share. I would visit the seniors at an assisted living home in my town and strike up a conversation with anyone who was sitting alone. There were a variety of experiences, including one man I would spend about a half an hour with, who, no matter what I said would not engage. I continued to come and see him because I knew somewhere in my mind that even if he said nothing it was important for me to be there. Because of technology we don’t spend as much time talking to one another (Just ask Google). To change this unfortunate trend I would support any kind of program that brings people together to learn from one another and to talk face to face. I believe it to be sociologically necessary and important.
Robert Weber
San Francisco