How is the traditional African concept of old age?

      

Describe the traditional African concept of old age.

  

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Maurice
(i) In some families the aged are still cared for by the children.

(ii) Respect is still accorded to the old people by the young.

(iii) The aged are still recognized as elders who handle social matters in the community.

(iv) They are believed to be the sources of blessing for the youth.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 31, 2017 at 12:00


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