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[quote=Anonymous]OP,  I kind of understand what you are saying.  I was born in the US to newly arrived immigrants.  I grew up very much in their culture.  In their culture, generations are way more integrated - it is common to see 3 generations of people dining together at local taverns or in plazas -- all interacting with each other.  Whenever my husband and I go out to dinner in the city, we are often the oldest ones there (mid-late 40s), and you almost never see multi-generation groups.  Americans tend to push older people aside and not incorporate them into daily life.  I have a friend who guilt-trips me when my parents cook my family dinner or babysit the kids -- like I shouldn't put that "burden" on them because they are old.  In my culture, older people who don't work anymore don't necessarily just sit around doing nothing - they cook for their families, they garden, they watch over kids when needed... they contribute to their family groups in meaningful ways and are appreciated for it.  They tend to be happier and healthier than older Americans because their lives have purpose and they are included in family activities.[/quote]

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