Rock-Stars-of-Aging-by-Marc-Middleton
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<strong>Rock</strong>s <strong>Stars</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Aging</strong><br />
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FAMILY MATTERS<br />
37: Centenarians Take Pride in Being Good Parents<br />
"A zest for life is one <strong>of</strong> the most important examples a grandparent<br />
can pass on to their grandchildren." -- Unknown<br />
Even though it’s not uncommon for their children to have already<br />
passed on, centenarians enjoy talking about their roles as parents<br />
and take great pride in having been good ones. When asked what<br />
they want to be remembered for nearly all say they want to be<br />
remembered most as a good parent -- more so than as a good<br />
spouse, friend or employee.<br />
In a very real way, centenarians get to experience childhood four<br />
times -- their own, their children’s, their grandchildren’s, and their<br />
great-grandchildren’s. That seems to help them stay young at heart.<br />
<strong>Rock</strong> <strong>Stars</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Aging</strong><br />
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