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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Mar 8

    Is Africa's age-old respect for the elderly going down the drain? Find out what some old Kenyans are saying 📻 http://bbc.in/2DaoVbD pic.twitter.com/6PcsPit91Y

    11:45 PM - 8 Mar 2018
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    • Muhindo Jedone MćObunga Bonface Addis Alemayehou Analimbey, A. Chris Kepher Otieno Kjersti Integrity Org. Angella Patricia. Mr. Vakpo Jollof🇬🇭YNWA
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      1. Analimbey, A. Chris‏ @analimbeychris Mar 9
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        The elderly is treated with disdain in Africa. Before westernization, the elderly was not only treated with respect, they were revered. This so called western cultures have corrupted our once adored culture to the extent that the elderly is no more given the care as before.

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      1. Rosma Buza‏ @rosma_buza Mar 9
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        There is a disconnection between the elderly and their grandchildren. Respect has skipped a generation and it’s so sad because it’s permanently lost. Unless children are taught from a young age to love and respect those older than them and to understand that it is because .....

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      1. uzoma onyemaechi‏ @onyemaechi Mar 9
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        Yes, compassion is gone. It everyone for himself/herself

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      1. 2Riskii‏ @GhDedenyo Mar 9
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        I think so, morality and tradition is traded for the loosely understood word freedom...

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      1. Rosma Buza‏ @rosma_buza Mar 9
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        .....of their tireless efforts, sacrifices and fight for freedom that our countries exist today.

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