Youth & Old Age

Questions:

1. Should adults try to teach young people lessons, such as the dangers of drinking too much, taking drugs or catch the AIDS virus, or should they leave them alone to find out about these things themselves? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches?
2. If people are still able to (and want to) work, should they have to retire when the reach a certain age? Explain your opinion.
3. One of Britain's best-ever leaders was William Pitt, who became Prime Minister when he was 24 and remained in power for 18 years. Could this ever happen in your country? Why/why not?
4. Some people say that men age better than women, and remain attractive longer. Do you agree? Explain your opinion.
5. Some people say that young women are usually two to three years more mature than young men. Do you agree? Explain your opinion.
6. Many countries are facing the problem of an "aging population", i.e. there will soon be more old people than young people. What problems will this cause? What can be done to prepare for them?
7. Where do you wish to live when you are old?
8. What advice would you give to an older person who wants to feel young?
9. Some people say that youth is a state of mind, do you agree?