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Assignment: Part 1: Interview with Two Senior Citizens (Age 65+)
Provide a transcript of your interviews using these questions. Plan to interview at least two senior citizens in order to complete the assignment.
• How old are you?
• Where were you born/raised?
• What was your family composition? How many siblings?
• Were your parents married? Did they ever divorce?
• What is your highest level of education?
• What is the biggest difference about families now, as opposed to when you were being raised?
• What do you think today's families are lacking?
• What were your parents' roles in your household?
• Was the community (neighbors, church, schools, etc.) more involved in the raising of families/children in your day? How so?
• Do you have any regrets?
• Are you involved in any activities?
• What could society do to better support you as you age?
• If you had to offer me one piece of advice about life, what would it be?
Part II: 5- Paragraph Essay
After you complete the interviews, review our readings of Week 2 Lessons. Write a 5-paragraph essay to include the following:
• Compare the two interviewees' responses
• Address any public policies available to support senior citizens
• Describe what are your two biggest 'takeaways' from these interviews
To support your statements within your essay, be sure to include at least two (2) in-text citations and matching references.