Are young people generally more selfish than their parents and grandparents?
Does age make you more aware of and caring for others?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being old?
What do you think is the best age to be?
Do you think that any of the age limits need changing?
Should young people have to do some form of military or community service by law?
Should people of between 50 and 55 be forced to retire from their jobs in order to make way for younger workers?
In most countries the legal retirement age for men is five years older than for women, even though women live longer than men on average. Why do you think this is?
What things were you taught by your older family members?
Are there many things that the old can teach the young or are they hopelessly out of touch by the time they reach a certain age?
In Russia, China and many other countries, there is a tradition of choosing leaders who are quite advanced in years. Do you think that older people make better leaders? Explain your opinion.
One of Britain's best-ever leaders was William Pitt, who became Prime Minister when he was 24 and remained in power for 18 years. Could this ever happen in your country? Why/why not?
Some people say that men age better than women, and remain attractive longer. Do you agree?
Some people say that men never grow up, they just get bigger. Do you agree?
In most countries women live an average of five to six years longer than men. Why do you think this is?
What age do you want to live to?
