Why do people allow their mind to get old?

Question:

I still think more or less the same as when I was young. Why are so many of my generation so boring with no sence of adventure?

I used to skydive when young and would love to do it again

Answers:
People give up. As we age, we realize that we have to yield right of way to the younger generation. The younger generation does not believe that the older generation is capable of youthful thoughts desires and actions. I am 62 and believe me, my thoughts are young and so is my mind but younger people just dont buy in that I can be youthful or joyous in "old age." There is a sterotype of what older people are supposed to be... So what happens with alot of older people is that they just give up and believe that youth is not for them. They allow themselves to become old and stoggy and suppress the "youthful" thoughts and activities out of fear at being laughed at by younger people. They also lose confidence because of this fear of looking foolish. Once your confidence is gone, your sense of adventure can go away. So forget other people's perception of old and go sky dive if you want to. Believe me, there are alot of us older people that are alot more exciting than you realize.

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Why do people allow their mind to get old?

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