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In Indonesia are generally entering old age do not need to worry. They are quite safe for children or other relatives who are still a good guarantee for the parents. Children are obliged sympathize parents who are unable to fend for himself. This value is still valid, the child is required to give affection to parents as they get when they are still young .. The elderly have a prominent role as an "elder", a wise and experienced, decision makers, and rich knowledge. They often serve as a model for the younger generation, although in fact many of them do not have formal education elderly living experience is heir sosal cultural values ​​so that it can be a role model for the sustainability of social life and culture.

Although it is very difficult to quantify how much the productivity of the culture of the elderly, but the productivity that can be felt by the next generation of them (Yasa, 1999). One culture productivity owned elderly is like giving attitude. Giving is a form of human communication. With the relationship humans give meaning to him, and also to others (Sumarjo, 1997). Basic act of giving is love, attention, recognition, and sympathy for others. That means someone care for others and want to help others to develop themselves. Seniors can give to other people / young people in the form of knowledge, thought, energy action, in addition to providing what is owned.