Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 November 1886 — Respect the Aged. [ARTICLE]

Respect the Aged.

We never sec an aged man or woman without feeling a sympathy and respect. How sad to hear the thoughtless remark' in speaking of aged persons “the old man” or the “old woman.” What disrespect to an aged father or mother. Some do not seem to care, in speaking of the aged. They evidently think it not essential to treat them with that respect they do the younger portion of mankind. It does not take a-very keen observer to see this truth, for we have instances every day. It matters not how useful their lives have been, in bringing up families, making every sacrifice for their children’s advantage; placing them in a position of honor in the world. Though young now, we shall soon be old, if permitted to live, in which case we' shall feel the need of respect and kindpess, that we fail to give others. Old age falls to every human being, unless they die prematurely. Then may we remember that father and mother who has watched with unceasing care over our infancy and childhood without a murmur, but with the paternal love that never fails, and let us«ver bear with them patiently and tenderly, with due respect to the —Fitrafale Journal . .