Discussion Questions
Old Age
Student A
- What do you think is the best age to be? Why?
- Should children support their elderly parents?
- Should people between 60 and 65 be obliged to retire from their jobs to make way for younger workers?
- Does your culture respect the elderly or do they ignore them and house them somewhere?
- What do you remember most about your parents or grandparents?
- Are young people generally more selfish than their parents and grandparents?
- Do you worry about getting older?
- Until what age would you like to live?
- What problems are there with an aging population?
- Are you able to make friends with people who are much older than you?
Student B
- Are there any benefits to growing old?
- How old is old?
- Does age bring wisdom? Can you give an example?
- What did your grandparents do when they were your age?
- Which new invention amazes your grandparents the most?
- “You are only as old as you feel.” Do you agree with that statement?
- Are there any age groups you currently don’t like?
- What do you think your old age will be like?
- On average, women live longer than men. It is said that men “age” better than women. Do you agree/disagree?
- If you see an elderly person on the bus or train, do you offer them your seat?
