Thursday, March 8, 2007
Blog#8: Staying Young
I think that Americans always want to "stay young" because of the perception of death that our culture has. Anti-wrinkle cream, botox, and other creams that protect against ageing are a million dollar business that helps women try to stop the ageing process. Somehow these treatments will help a woman stop the effects of ageing. In my opinion, American culture most of the time does not respect the older generations and do not appreciate the fact that the older you get brings wisdom and other delights. The concept of a "fountain of youth" that will bring youth to someone did not just come about for nothing. Some people really do not want to accept ageing. Accepting that one is going to die is a big issue in our culture. If people can't come to terms with death, then they want to prolong it for as long as possible. The appearance of crows feet and wrinkles are signs that someone maybe over the hill and people want to hide from it.
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I can understand people wanting to put the looks of aging off for as long as they can. I want to look young in old age, but I am not going to inject things into my face or other body parts to make that happen. I think what most are looking for is aging gracefully. Young people today don't take care of their skin the way they should, and end up paying for that later in life.
Yes, Americans are in definate denial about the fact that they will age and as a whole are doing everything possible to minimize the cosmetic effects of aging. It is amazing how much money is generated in the plastic surgery and cosmetic field to keep a youthful and seemingly perfect appearence!
I don't look forward to being older either, but I know it will happen. I think each stage of life has advantages and disadvantages. I think we all have to do the best we can with the disadvantages, and enjoy the many advantages of life. I think the best things we can do in life to stay young are drinking a lot of water and exercising! These are free things that we can all take advantage of.
Hi Angelica, I enjoyed reading your post. I agree with yhou about the American culture doesn't appreciate the fact of getting old. I believe the American culture need to know that we need the wisdom of the old to help us get at the age that their at.
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