Evidence that modern societies downplay the value of their elders can be seen in which of the following?
A)Many people will continue to work after retirement because they want to.
B)Older people make up one of the most powerful political demographics.
C)Elderly people are often respected for their knowledge and experience.
D)Millions of Americans buy treatments or products to make them look younger than they are.

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The desire to appear younger, as evidenced by the purchase of treatments or products for this purpose, suggests a societal value on youth over the wisdom or experience of age, indicating a downplaying of the value of elders.

Evidence That Modern Societies Downplay the Value of Their Elders