Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart

Intergenerational Bonding

Listen to what children and seniors have to say. If

we're truly interested in what others do and say, we

form some very strong bonds.

Jeff Earnhart, St. Louis, Missouri

Spend time .doing something everyone enjoys. For

men, sports are the one thing almost all of them have in

common. Outdoor activities like camping, fishing, and

hunting are also great.

Ron Montague, Arvada, Colorado

Don't let young people scare you with their new

styles and what they think about the world. Keep an

open mind and don't lose your temper with them.

Opal Burton, Paragould, Arkansas

Kid a lot. Joke a lot. Do things for that person

young or old. Do things together. Give that person

something special -- preferably something you made.

Tom Gaskins, Jr., Palmdale, Florida

I think one of the best techniques is encouragement.

Everyone needs to know they are worth something,

especially young ones. If they aren't told once in a

while they begin to doubt themselves.

Janie Barber, Batesville, Arkansas