Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart

Intergenerational Bonding

Tradition creates memories that are not erased even in

times of separation.

Susan French, Sarasota, Florida

Within our family, we spend time together. As our

children were growing up, we went camping and

vacationing together, visited older relatives and friends,

which all helped our children to know and respect older

folks and us, their parents.

Randy

Carr,

Hefts Summit, Missouri

Listen to people -- children or the elderly, put

yourself in their place as they relate experiences and

respond accordingly. Ask questions. Keep in touch.

Use eye contact, and smile.

Gail Tomlinson, Senatobia, Mississippi

We use lots of time (the problem with quality time is

that you never know when it will happen), lots of love,

and touchability (touch and hug a lot), vulnerability (be

willing to say you were wrong and you're sorry), and lots

of forgiveness (for yourself as well as others).

Bill Watkins, Do/than, Alabama

Never separate yourself from any age. Make friends

and love all ages. Include in your circle of friends,

young and old alike. You will find you'll learn much.

Never consider yourself too good or above anyone

regardless of color or age.

Sallie Dawson, Sulphur Springs, Arkansas