As we grow older it is perfectly clear that our younger selves could have done with some of the knowledge we have, sometimes painfully, acquired over the years!How many young people, for instance, could benefit from a little perspective on life, only gained through experience?
We may have to help grandma get her profile picture on Facebook but listen to her when she talks to you about life and be prepared to share your own experiences with those younger, they will listen. Recently my 13 year old son sat with my 96 year old grandad, his great-grandad, for a candid talk about growing up in the 1920's and '30's and about going to war. Hands down that beats a history book anytime and how lucky is he to still be able to do that?!
Technology may be moving apace and it may not be everyones cup of tea but there is so much to learn from each other so let's keep the communication channels open both up and down the generations so we can continue to share and learn.