See the person, not the age

The Scottish government has launched a campaign to tackle the negative perception of old people. For example, old people were thought to be uncompetitive. However, when the life expectancy is prolonged in most countries, it is difficult to say how old is 'old'. In addition, old people still envole in lots of activities, such as watching movies, playing Lotto, going to the bars and volunteering.

The campaign hope to raise awareness of age. I think it will increase respect to people of different age. Although it targets on old people, children and young people might be benifit from it. They get negative perception as well. The images of children and young people are dependent, unresponsible, and not competitive.

I like this campaign. Children, young people, adults, and old people. All of them have different contributions to the society. We should acknowledge their contributions and appreciate who they are.