Our societal and cultural upbringing has shaped how we relate to older people in our families and communities. An inquiry into intergenerational relationships can inform how we plan and design our communities.
In the midst of an aging populating, one of the worst things we can do is exacerbate or ignore how society pits the old (often considered needy) against the young (often considered entitled). Ageism works in both directions.
What can we learn from other cultures and societies that can help repair the schism? How can we shift the narrative to appreciation and mutual support? Stories about intergenerational relationships have the power to move us on a very personal level, and moving examples of different cultures’ appreciation can influence how we shape our communities to foster intergenerational relationships and support.
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Learning Objectives:
Consider how your own experiences may limit your perspective on intergenerational support.
Reflect on your own intergenerational relationships in new ways.
Envision new ways of facilitating intergenerational community supports through your planning work.
