Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart

Intergenerational Bonding

It should begin with a showing of genuine interest

and concern for all ages. Realizing -that all ages can

teach each of us something about how to deal with this

world will allow bonding to take place.

Peggy Usery, Grenada, Mississippi

I love to read to children. I like to have them sit in a

semi-circle all around me so I can see their little faces

as they get involved with the stories.

Sarah Nell Pomerenk, Memphis, Tennessee

Have less talking and more listening. Both the

young and the old need someone to take the time to

consider their wants and needs, and let them know that

they are loved.

Cecile Key, Searcy, Arkansas

Have money, kids always want it! Show genuine

interest in old people, they have many things of value

that they want to give away.

Jimmy Behel, Searcy, Arkansas

On the topic of intergenerational bonding, I have no

idea -- just caring and touching and being unafraid to

shed tears as well as fall on the floor laughing are all

great bonding experiences.

Tom Hancock, Pasadena, Texas

Try

to understand them, listen to what they have to

say. Don't put them down. Plan to do things together

as much as possible.

Lee Ashby, Granite City, Illinois