Elderly people should be given more respect

26-Nov-20 00:44am
Debbie C 147795
These old people built this country with hard larbour only using their bare hands and shovels they had no big machinery with air conditioning and a computer theses old people came home tired with blisters burned skin and every muscle in their bodies ached they never complained they knew they had to get up every morning and do it all over again to pay bills put food on the table they never had the luxury of today. They looked forward to pay day which was friday they will came home and give their wives the pay they would only get a few tallies of beer on the way home young people of today got no respect for men and women of the past who maded this country they probably won't live long as the old generation anyway they got a easy life thanks to the old people whom I take my hat off too if the government and young ones of today had their way they probably take them out side and shoot them that would probably solve the problem I guess
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25-Nov-20 21:38pm
Judith B (NZ)
we have worked most of lives to put food on our tables, pay our way in society and when have done our dash - what do we get? Old bodies that break down and there's not a heck of a lot we can do about it. Kids think they are never going to get old like us - but watch this space kids. Judith
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25-Nov-20 11:18am
Simone S 316632
When you're elderly, you either become invisible or an irritation. Younger people (and I include those well into their 40's even) become impatient with older people who are stuggling physically. I've seen it at supermarket check-outs all the time, the operator will whizz all the groceries through while the elderly person tries to keep up, then when the elder fumbles around trying to pay, those standing in line start sighing with impatience. I've even seen in family situations, the younger generations laughing or mocking their elders when they are trying to participate in a conversation. The whole 'ok boomer' tagline is the new "you wouldn't understand becuase you are not a parent' putdown that people who don't want to listen use. Elderly people deserve far more respect and patience than what they currently get.
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- 25-Nov-20 13:51pm
  Linda C
  Yes I get fed up hearing the "Boomer" tag. It is our fault we have homes and the younger ones don't apparently and we should get out. I always ask WHY. I worked, I gave up heaps so if they want a home they can do the same in my book. We did not buy huge TV's, go on trips, go out to fancy meals, have all the mod cons in kitchens or brand new cars etc. We went without to get where we are today and I must say many are struggling as we put kids through school/uni, etc. Time for us oldies to stand up and be counted by politicians, businesses, our families and the generations below us.I think one day when they will be old they may look back on their attitude and feel a little bit ashamed or I hope so. I am old but still have patience for young ones with children, aged people etc. I have lost patience however, with these younger generations on their phones whether in their cars, walking, on the train, airports where ever they are attached to them. I certainly am not interested in their conversations and do
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24-Nov-20 22:46pm
Kathy W 124246
Agree wholeheartedly They reached their age and deserve the utmost respect
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24-Nov-20 22:06pm
Juni F
When my father had a stroke few years ago, I have seen how some of the young nurses treat elderly patients in the hospital (and it is not good). We need to respect our elderly, especially those who are not well. I hope my children learn from the respect and love I give my elderly parents and treat all elderlies with the same respect and love when they are adults.
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24-Nov-20 20:09pm
Anna Rogers
As an older person at the younger end (early 60s) of the spectrum it’s not just a caregiving issue. For me it’s about ageist bigotry and how the term “boomer” in New-Zealand anyway has become the new “n” word. It casts all of us into a sub category past our use by date, irrelevant and a social burden when in actual fact we are for the most part active, socially engaged people “getting a life.” I’m sick and tired of being negatively labelled because couples reuniting after a war x amount of years ago quite naturally wanted to have sex. As I imagine will those millenial couples separated during Covid-19 lockdowns. So will “hey boomer” be trotted out for a revised thrashing when they are no longer spring chickens? Edited 24-Nov-20 20:17pm
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- 25-Nov-20 13:55pm
  Linda C
  I love the other issue that it is our fault the world is in this mess environmentally. Well their phones and throw away attitude has done more damage in the last 10-15 years than we did all our lives. We did not have all this electronic devices they have. Around 1958 we got TV and we had only one dial phone in some of the homes not all. There used to be phone boxes on corners. We had a radio and that was about it. Look what they use now. Houses are larger for the younger generation also. I think we can safely say there is going to be more problems when they grow older than what they are trying to blame we Baby Boomers for and yes, that annoys me also.
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24-Nov-20 19:36pm
Rosemary E 383382
The older generations can teach so much about life but a lot of the younger generations think they are too busy to take the time to listen.
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24-Nov-20 14:41pm
Jen S (S.A.)
Yes elderly people should be given more respect
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24-Nov-20 12:37pm
Gary C 146395
Yes the elderly folks should be cared for. Because of them we now have a society to live in. We all will be elderly one day Gary Courtenay ND
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26-Jul-20 12:47pm
Luna
I love listening to stories from the elderly and what life was like for them. They should be respected but I have always been of the belief that respect must be earned. If you are a nasty person then you won't be respected irregardless of age. This goes for people of all ages though not just the elderly.
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26-Jul-20 10:11am
Paula
they should be for sure
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23-Jul-20 09:03am
Joy, NZ
Respect is earned. I am getting on (67) and I feel that I have become invisible/ irrelevant in today's society where everything seems to be targeted at younger people.
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21-Jul-20 09:30am
Katzeye
Yes they do to some extent but at the end of the day so does everyone else,I mean treat those like how you would want to be treated.
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21-Jul-20 06:40am
adrienne H 312549
yes
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20-Jul-20 21:53pm
Karen Hinds
Their knowledge no matter what color ct6eed or race are the only ones we can expect to ever hear the truths of our forefathers. They have lived through unimaginal changes. Fought in battles we will never endure sgain. Thry hold the truths about how society has changed for the worst. Greed! The worst crimes we can only imagine. Yes, they deserve our time, a chance too.pass on wisdom. Our utter most respect and protection. Without them our country would not have the reputation of the bravest men, who fougjt in world war 2, Korea, Vietnam, The first wave in Afkanistan. My GFF's saw the first world wars. For country and king they fought for an ideal...the freedom of europe and they became the saviours of the jewish race. It is their memories that live in on in their sons...our GF. The story tellers of truth. Respect is not merely enough for those who overcame the depression....that rose up and daid we can.. We are the only ones who can tell those stories. Passing the truth of genocide and how to stop us from e
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20-Jul-20 21:11pm
Gail F 89819
It's a 2 way street, when I was young and first started work it was the older people that took advantage of me and were the laziest.
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20-Jul-20 21:11pm
Priscilla R 316016
They should be treated with respect and so should many others in our society who aren't like our nurses, doctors, paramedics, ambos and cops. As to should buildings, streetsides etc. The cost of graffiti should not have to be borne by taxpayers/ratepayers - it shouldn't happen in the first place.
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20-Jul-20 21:09pm
Leanne B 76015
Some
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20-Jul-20 21:07pm
Rose W 397836
They also must be bewildered by the selfish panic buying 2020 the year where selfish people came in loads,We need to look after our elderly ,support & respect them ,we can learn so much
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20-Jul-20 21:01pm
Heather M 241632
I heard a TV commentator complaining about the effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the economy. He said he didn't see why the economy should suffer when it was only the old and those with pre-existing conditions who were dying. I was shocked to hear him say this. It was as if they were expendable.
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- 20-Jul-20 21:38pm
  Arthur
  Why don't you name and shame this person
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20-Jul-20 20:48pm
Cher G
Absolutely Yes!
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20-Jul-20 20:22pm
Dimitri T 100433
Yes?
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20-Jul-20 20:15pm
david k 226708
yes.
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20-Jul-20 19:02pm
Joe B 288252
Respect and manners are a lost treasure
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20-Jul-20 18:51pm
LEANNE B 221779
Of course they actually me because I’m old now
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20-Jul-20 18:49pm
Cory C
As long as they give you respect, you should too. Respect is earned. Treat everyone the way you would want to be treated though.
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20-Jul-20 17:37pm
Glenys C
Elderly people have lived valuable lives having diverse experiences. Their advice should be accepted as helpful. They have provided a good life for the generation and this should be appreciated.
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20-Jul-20 17:20pm
Christine M 323842
Older generations need to have more compassion and understanding of what young people face these days. Young folk need to understand that they are not the only people in the world, and that those who went before them have fought through difficulties in life to get where they are. Respect comes from understanding and needs to be mutual.
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20-Jul-20 16:55pm
Christina L 88918
Yes, I will always respect the elderly but there are some that are really not nice. I have to put up with one at my work that says the rudest things ever. All negative, death related, low and undermining comments aimed at me and right to my face. Such an arsehole. I ignored the rude comments at the beginning but I couldn't take it anymore and now I avoid them completely because I don't want to hear a word from them at all. They are nicest when they keep their mouth shut. It seems they didnt learn any manners in their generation. Apart from this one, all other elderly people seem nice and I like seeing them happy.
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20-Jul-20 16:26pm
APB
You are no longer any use after your 50th birthday...which is a bit of a waste when you are expected to live past 80
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20-Jul-20 16:16pm
Yiing S
That is because we live in a society with lesser generation interaction. In some asian culture, it very common to see three or four generations living under the same roof.
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20-Jul-20 16:15pm
Bugalugs
It is not just the young who believe that as we are old we are finished. Politicians, those who run Surveys, the Medical Profession and in many cases our Families all think we have become irrelevant. Look at the constant criticism by politicians, all of them, that we now cost society so much - never mind that the vast majority of us oaid all our Taxes, Never relied on Welfare, never expected a Politician-sized and, like them, a totally undeserved Pension. We still have perfectly rational and valid opinions. When it comes to Surveys as soon as we enter our Gender and/or Age we get screened out. In fact, due to our long and varied experience our opinions and ideas are probably far mor valid than that of others - and that includes politicians!
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20-Jul-20 15:56pm
patrick m 76941
Gree as I am 84
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20-Jul-20 15:54pm
Patman Newcastle
Some of the problem is that young people think because you are old you don't have any abilities. They forget that we all have memories of years gone by and are still capable of making decisions in the present time.
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20-Jul-20 15:31pm
Margaret C 77490
We should all be more patient and give respect as respect is not earned it is given.
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20-Jul-20 15:27pm
Maree S 72078
sadly, yes!
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20-Jul-20 15:17pm
Paul J 94868
Yep,for sure...It wasn't that long ago that this was normal..
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20-Jul-20 15:07pm
Mariaj
Yes indeed
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20-Jul-20 14:50pm
John C 89809
I agree
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20-Jul-20 14:44pm
steve m 310578
yep
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20-Jul-20 14:44pm
Alison M 86959
yes, ageism definitely exists, try getting a job even when your only 45, and our retired oldies do not get the respect they deserve, they have worked hard all their lives and deserve every good thing that comes to them, very street savy and wise, we can learn a thing or two from them.
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20-Jul-20 14:36pm
KARL-HANS B
I agree
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20-Jul-20 14:26pm
Aisha A 379399
Respect for other people regardless of age, race or religion is important but sorely lacking these days.
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20-Jul-20 14:26pm
Anneliese
Yes, youth are very self consumed they don't show a lot of respect for anyone or anything other then themselves and sometimes even that is questionable. My dad was born in the 1920s, he had class and respect and manners despite being poor. It's where we learnt it. It starts with the parents. Discipline from am early age. If you don't have manners and respect, your kids won't either.
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20-Jul-20 14:05pm
Ivan S 396292
Unfortunately in the most cases respect not exist any more. It has to be taught from the early days. Small kids to be taught to respect their parents. In the child care and school you have to respect your mates and teachers. After you have to respect your work mates and spouse family. In today's money oriented world this learning process is very easily broken.
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20-Jul-20 14:00pm
Wendy Q
I agree, I find it hard to see any manners from the younger generation. Very sad.
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20-Jul-20 13:54pm
Maree C 80174
yes they should be
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20-Jul-20 13:48pm
JAMIE D 156261
yes, I try to be far more patient than I am usually
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20-Jul-20 13:46pm
meredith j - NZ
Yes indeed as we will expect it too as we do all age
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20-Jul-20 13:31pm
Skip
Yes absolutely
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20-Jul-20 13:24pm
Terrence B 92177
we've earned our place in the sun
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20-Jul-20 12:47pm
Claude H
I am 87 and earned my respect.
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20-Jul-20 12:29pm
Judy CH
So many children are not taught to respect anyone or anything
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20-Jul-20 12:28pm
Graham I
respect has to be earnt - but in general terms , yes
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20-Jul-20 12:26pm
TERRIE K
The elderly have been through many hardships and they deserve our respect. They may forget things but it doesn't mean we should forget about them. They are the best of our society and they should be treated with patience and the respect they are due.
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20-Jul-20 12:17pm
Jennifer W 311243
I think that respect for all is lacking in some areas - but in particular for our elders
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20-Jul-20 12:07pm
Pat P 206247
This day and time, children are not taught respect for anyone, especially the elderly.
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20-Jul-20 11:58am
Sonya F 68771
everybody should be respected
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20-Jul-20 11:55am
Kim E 84962
Respect all
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20-Jul-20 11:06am
Ang
respect all
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20-Jul-20 10:25am
Erin P 97263
We can learn a lot from the elderly as the have life experience and we should give them respect.
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20-Jul-20 10:16am
CHERRY BLOSSOM
Yes as i am a personal Carer i find that the Elderly are like family and as i have always said if you respect them they will respect you back.Especially if your mum and dad has passed away like mine has.
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20-Jul-20 09:34am
gerry
you get respect as long as you give respect
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20-Jul-20 09:10am
James B 70778
yep
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20-Jul-20 09:01am
Beverley S 383001
I think it works both ways. Yes respect elders but they should also show respect for other people and not be so demanding. I am 72 and am so grateful for assistance I am given and also I still "give back" by doing some volunteering. What goes around, comes around.
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20-Jul-20 08:54am
Leslie E 111465
Yes they should.
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20-Jul-20 08:54am
Meryl E
yes they should, if only the young after them actually listened and learned
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20-Jul-20 08:32am
Paul B 88412
Definitely- they have years of experience and knowledge but the young disrespect them
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20-Jul-20 08:15am
Brian M 325759
Yong people don't know about the weeks of heat wave temperatures we had in the 50's and 60's, or the devastating record floods. They claim climate change is theirs alone.
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- 20-Jul-20 09:03am
  Beverley S 383001
  They sure know floods here in North Queensland Brian. Some people are still not back into their homes after the devastation of February 2019 here in Townsville. 1630ml of rain in 8 days from a monsoon which settled right over the top of this area. Fortunately our home was safe.
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20-Jul-20 07:11am
Dhirajlal P
Sure, they have sacrificed their life for our Best future
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20-Jul-20 06:13am
Dragie
Yes they should be more respected we can learn alot from them
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20-Jul-20 06:10am
Robert nsw
the way that young people speak to older people is wrong the idea of calling someone mr or mrs has gone out the window when i was young you never call an older person by there first name out of respect
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20-Jul-20 06:04am
Sue2
Respect is earned , not given. no matter what age or stage of life you're at
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- 20-Jul-20 08:55am
  Meryl E
  yep true
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20-Jul-20 03:17am
Phyrephly
How we treat the marginalized, less "powerful" members of society is how we are as a society. Yes, older people should be respected, treated with dignity, but so should everyone really. If everyone treated everyone else with dignity and respect, we would ALL by much happier and actually, healthier for it.
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20-Jul-20 03:00am
LESLEY S 385154
Elderly people along with everyone else deserve respect
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20-Jul-20 01:29am
Rosemary E 383382
Yes, we have to remember some who are rude may have dementia and have trouble communicating and get very frustrated. You may not be aware that they may have had a stroke and their mind be active and either can't speak properly or have trouble talking and words you hear are not what they are trying to say. They may have had mini strokes which can be just as debilitating. We don't know what they have gone through in their younger years. Some families simply forget visiting their elderly parents or relatives when they have children themselves, especially when the children get involved in their own interests and don't consider it cool to visit their elderly relatives at all. Imagine how the elderly must feel when they feel deserted by their families especially if they have sacrificed the fun they could have had without children they have always put first before their own needs.
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20-Jul-20 01:28am
Geetha B 420381
Definitely.
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20-Jul-20 01:08am
Rebekah N 406383
Of course
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20-Jul-20 00:39am
Linda C
Yes I agree. However, I don't think just because you are old respect is a given. Some can be down right rude. Generally speaking though we oldies do have a lot of history and I have always said perhaps they should have some go into schools and get the kids to ask questions about their lives. I said this years ago when we still had some of our WW1 veterans still alive. Some of their history would have been very interesting as they lived through that, the Spanish Flu, the depression and WW2 in many cases.
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20-Jul-20 00:27am
Peter T 100083
Yes they should be.
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20-Jul-20 00:01am
Paul W 383502
Thankyou, although I am only 71.
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