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[quote=Anonymous]Find a way to help young people. My grandmother's life was transformed in her teens when she became a foster child to an always childless couple. You have a lack of connection to community. In simpler times, you'd remain a valued part of your community as an elder. But we are isolated by our affluence. Few that we meet daily need our help because they can pay for everything they need. You don't need to be a foster parent. You could be any kind of volunteer. But you need to add value creation and connection to your life. To find a new purpose. If you have grandkids someday and get along with their parents, you could consider formal childcare responsibilities. I know some very affluent people who are primary childcare providers for their children, including granddads. [/quote]
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