The Lost Value of Intergenerational Friendships
20. 78. 51. 28. These are just a few examples of the ages of the women who I invited to share my twentieth birthday with me. Despite, and perhaps because of, the large age range of the guests, it was one of the most enjoyable birthday celebrations I’ve ever had. It was an occasion that demonstrated tangibly the value of intergenerational friendships, which has been somewhat forgotten in today’s society. In previous ages, communities were more tightly knit, and people of all ages and stages...