Gunter Straub: This is how he stays young in the heart despite the round birthday!

Gunter Straub: This is how he stays young in the heart despite the round birthday!

Ludwigshafen, Deutschland - Gunter Straub, youth officer of the Catholic Youth Center in Ludwigshafen, has recently been looking at becoming older and old. Especially because he will celebrate a milestone birthday in the coming year - his sixth. Despite the challenges that the number six brings, he feels young. This youthfulness is reflected in his intensive encounters with young people, be it at work, sports or volunteering. Straub explains that in his actions between the generations he sees himself as a kind of "cross -border commuter".

The connection to his (fresh) fiance also contributes to his feeling of youth. The exchange with young families in his apartment block and his advisory and training activities for young people enable him to experience the freshness and dynamics of youth. The older people in his environment also show him that joie de vivre and commitment are not a question of age. He emphasizes that it is the older people who teach him how much joie de vivre you can preserve despite physical restrictions. An impressive example are hosts who are over 90 years old, but are mentally lively and capture their love in their own house until the end.

The value of the cross -generational exchange

The cross -generational exchange is essential for the social structure of our society. Young people often face the challenge of doing practical work because they don't want to get their hands dirty. Older generations, on the other hand, are often confronted with topics such as poverty in old age, illness and loneliness. The intergenerational dialogue can help bridge this gap and reduce prejudices. Older people have valuable life experiences that they can share in exchange with younger ones, while the recent fresh ideas and technological affinity bring in. This dynamic interaction promotes mutual learning and understanding.

For example, the Monte Balan School in Munich is actively promoting the exchange with its “Workshop of Generations” project. Here, 50 to 60 senior experts are committed to performing weekly projects in the classes, including discussions about legal questions, theater productions as well as cultural and craft activities. Such encounters not only bring joy and motivation to the participants, but also strengthen the social connection between the age groups. Seniors often report more positive feelings of life, which means that they need fewer pain relievers and feel strengthened well -being.

creation of positive experiences

clubs and organizations play an important role in promoting intergenerational exchange. The association "Friends of old people" offers numerous opportunities for young and old to communicate at eye level. Such encounters often lead to enriching experiences, such as the exchange between an architectural student and a retired architect or between a young woman from Sudan and a severely disabled lady. These examples show how valuable the dialogue between the generations is and how it contributes to strengthening social cohesion in our society.

In today's society, which is becoming increasingly older, it is crucial to recognize and use the potential of older generations. It is the experiences and knowledge that comes from the elderly who can help to overcome challenges. Therefore, the exchange between young and old should not only be promoted, but also valued.

So it should be noted that the dialogical exchange between the generations not only promotes understanding for one another, but also increases the quality of life on both sides. The motives and effects are clear: mutual enrichment is the key to a harmonious and healthy society.

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