Old age is something inevitable. Everybody gets old. But when we look at some of the young people today, I doubt whether they know that they too will get old someday.
In the good old days when we saw an elderly person travelling on a bus standing, someone will immediately get up and offer the seat, while some suddenly fall into a deep sleep.
Old people are senior citizens, who should be looked after by others, because they find it difficult to do everything on their own.
They may get weak physically, but not in heart. We should not forget the fact that they have spent their whole youth for the benefit of the country. So, it is our duty to show them our gratitude by giving them back the love and kindness which they have given us.
Hasali Sananga Adikari
Grade 9
Girls’ High School
Kandy
