How to Teach Kids to Connect with Older People

Inside this guidebook, you'll find concise how-to instructions, age-appropriate ideas, and real-life scenarios for talking to kids (ages 5-11) about the value of older people. These are the steps we found to be the most effective for making sure your message sinks in:

1. Learn what your child already knows about older people.
2. Explain the basics of the aging process.
3. Encourage a relationship with an older person.
4. Suggest the right questions for kids to ask older people.
5. Cultivate respect for older people at home.

Please note: All of our instructions align with American Psychological Association child development guidelines.