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blog 45

blog subject:

Old people

 

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resource questions for blog research:

old people

Are old people honoured?
Are old people killed?
Are old people hidden away?
Where do old people live?
What is the attitude towards old age?
Why do women stop menstruating?
Are old people dangerous to children?
Who tells the stories?
What are the responsibilities of the old people in the household? In child training? At festivities?
Do grandparents have responsibility for grandchildren?
Where does one seek advice?
Do old people have authority?
Are old people considered wise?
Do old people have any special organisation?
Are the souls of old people considered stronger, wiser, better than those of young people?
Is there any ranking in the right to speak?
Why do people get old?
Does the soul also get old?