We have different stages in our lives. We are babies, children, young adults, adults, and senior citizens. We all want to be treated nicely in every stage of our lives. We all hope each step of our life moves smoothly and efficiently.
When we are babies, we are fussed over, taken care of, and adored by many. Our diapers are changed when needed; we get food when hungry. We are dependent on others for our every need in life. It is a grave sin to hurt a defenseless baby or infant.
We play games, make friends, and go to school as children. Some children go to school with no food to eat or clothing to keep them warm in the winter. All children should expect to be fed and covered suitably for the weather. Children need a loving and decent caregiver that looks out for their needs. How we are treated as children partly determine how we care for others later in life. Children learn and observe what their adult role models are doing with their lives.
As young adults, we become less dependent on others and do more things independently. We still need lots of guidance from our parents. Peer pressure is a constant that is best avoided if possible. Do not do something that may make you more popular at a time you know is wrong.
As adults, we can take care of ourselves. We are starting our careers after college and making a life for ourselves. Hopefully, we will find a job that enriches us and others. We have our babies to care for and guide us into adulthood with marriage. Hopefully, we have done an outstanding job, and they will be an exceptional citizen.
We are senior citizens now and enjoying our golden years. We are traveling and doing many things we have always wanted. As we age, our health starts to go downhill, and we move into assisted living. We have someone to make our meals, help us clean our clothes, etc. As our health continues to fail, we move into a rest home. Some people in rest homes are abused and not fed because they cannot hold their fork or spoon and lay all night long on a wet pad until the morning shift comes in. Senior citizens deserve to be treated with the same care you would give a newborn baby. Seniors are loving and caring people with feelings and pain, like you and me. Without our seniors, we would not be heard today. Treat seniors like you would want yourself treated with dignity, justice, grace, respect, and the love of God caring for one of his children. Seniors are lambs of God. To not bless a child of God is a grievous sin.
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