Why is it important for students to examine their perceptions of senior citizens?
Empathy and respect are crucial for conducting a good interview, and for creating a positive relationship with the interview subject. In the past, elders were respected and loved in their families and communities, and children grew up knowing and admiring them. Sadly, today this is often not the case. Many families are separated by distance that prevents young people from having contact with family elders. Many young people have grown up not knowing these people, or watching them age; they have not experienced the love and knowledge these people have to give. Even if family elders live nearby, parents and children are often so busy that these older people might not be part of the young person’s daily life. Therefore, when students are working in an oral history project, we must first help dispel myths and examine attitudes that might interfere with the positive relationship we want the student to create with the interview subject.
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