This is a quick model answer I wrote in response to the question on p.13 of the SB, which was assigned as homework for Class 5. It's a bit longer (227 words) than the recommended length of 140-190 words.
It is often said that the elderly can teach the young valuable lessons based on their experience. I agree with this idea, though I think the young must also be sure to think for themselves.
Older people certainly know the history of their time period better than the young and also have the benefit of a longer life experience. This often enables them to see the present more clearly than the young and they can tell us how they dealt with similar situations in the past. When I tell my grandfather about the things I'm worried about, his advice is almost always good.
Many people say that the older generation doesn't know anything about technology, but this is completely false. They may not know about the latest digital technologies, but my grandfather never took his car to the garage - he always repaired it myself. And my best friend's grandfather built the house my friend lives in, without anyone else's help!
Finally, we can also learn from the older generation's mistakes. In their time, for example, sexism and racism were normal and caused a great deal of suffering to many people. We can learn about the ill effects of these attitudes and better avoid them ourselves.
It is therefore abundantly clear that the elderly can pass on valuable knowledge and perspectives that will help today's young people.
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