OLD AGE AS A PEDAGOGICAL PROBLEM

Abstract

The article deals with the substantiation of the theoretical and methodological principles of the old age phenomenon. It has also been analyzed positive and negative stereotypes related to aging and old age in the aspect of intergenerational relations. The characteristics of the phenomenon of old age, content, forms of attitude to the elderly are considered. This is important at the level of personal development, rational interaction of generations, no less important are the social and economic aspects. This issue gained special importance at the beginning of the XXI century, when the elderly found themselves in the position of social outsiders, and that was important both for society as a whole and for each person. The importance of addressing the topic is substantiated, as the development of many aspects of social life has led to a significant increase in the number of elderly people, and the ratio between workers and retirees has caused concern among economists. The attention is paid to the fact that demographic change, which means that our society continues to age and the prevailing view that the old man is no longer needed, it is emphasized the importance of recognizing the strengths of old age and their use.