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A YOUTHFUL
PERSPECTIVE

YoungPeople’s Thoughts

ON Old People’s Thoughts

By Students of Laura Baake – Christ the King Cathedral School Abrie Olguin
Grade 10
Brinley Waight Spring had arrived, bringing one
Grade 11 of those days that practically
begs you to go out and enjoy.
“I’ve learned, the best classroom in the world is So, Grandma and I did, moving
at the feet of an elderly person.” Andy Rooney. the canvases we were painting
outside. I think it was the peace
Connecting with older adults can benefit you of that moment that encouraged
tremendously. They carry knowledge and me to start up a deeper conversation. She put her
wisdom from their experiences that can be elbows on the lime green picnic table and conveyed
passed down to us. Additionally, providing incredible wisdom to me with wild hand gestures
companionship and showing compassion is one and a beaming smile. I did not realize how much I
of the nicest things you can do for someone. needed her advice until she gave it. That is when I
My neighbor, Leah, has had a major influence on me. As I grew up finally understood the value of connecting with the
around her, she always told me stories... about her late dog, Shadow, older generation.
her new dog, Scooter, or even just about a new way she wanted to
arrange her garden. It was always fun to hear them. Every word Reginna Rodriguez
painted a vivid picture in my head.
Grade 7
Throughout our relationship, I observed that she has had many
things happen to her, bad and good, [but] she always got through it. As the younger generation, it
She is the strongest person I know, [and I want] to try and be strong would benefit us to reach out
through every obstacle, too. to older people so that when
we are older and wiser, we
could pass down the wisdom
Reagan Buxkemper we received from those before us. Reaching out to
Grade 11 them benefits them as well by giving them a chance
to be able to share their cherished memories with
Older generations of people are gems. They bring us, allowing them to remember some things they
knowledge and understanding to our lives. Old might have forgotten until they tell them to us. We
people [have] traditions and strength from times should talk to older people because they are rich in
we’ve never seen. A lot of our military veterans wisdom and stories that have a life lesson.
have experienced wars and tragedies but have
come out more invaluable than ever. Seniors may
come across as harsh, but this seems to be a large Grace Hu
part of being resilient. [Many] elderly have lost Grade 11
much and may even be lonely. Disregarding their opinions can have I’ve been living with
negative effects on our society. We should value our elders, unless we
want to lose a generation of knowledge and love. [Laura] for almost three
years, and she has been
there through all my ups
Alejandro Mejia and downs. She has short silver hair and blue eyes
Grade 11 [the color of] the ocean.
I [want] to tell you about my amazing aunt.... She Laura [and I] talk a lot. I love telling her stories
may not have the big house and the fancy cars, about my friends, high school drama and all my boy
but she has more than that; she has love and a problems. She’s also the first person I go to when
radiant personality that everyone can feel. She has I have trouble with something because she always
great advice about the world. Whatever I have has an answer; she’s really good at giving advice.
been through, she most likely has, too. Talking Elderly people have so much experience with life,
to your elders may be the best thing for a young they see things differently. I’m really lucky to have
person to do. [Laura] as my host mom.

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