[deberon]

I hope when you become an elder the next generation shows you the respect you are currently lacking.

[naoqj]

I hope that when I become an elder I will keep up with the progress of the world so I don't become a burden to others.

[jerf]

The generation that is currently "elderly" is the generation that coined the phrase "Don't trust anyone over 30" [1].

How'd that work out for them?

You will not be the one who transcends being old. Especially in the way that this story involves physical infirmity.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Weinberg#%22Don't_trust_a...

[sp332]

How'd that work out for them?

Still applies. Many of them will tell you so. I'm 35 and it seems like good advice to me.

[jasonlotito]

Why do you only endeavor to not be a burden when you become older? Why are you okay with being a burden now?

[kergonath]

You are already a burden to others. From the moment you were born to the moment you die you rely on the rest of society.

Different people have different abilities and disabilities. That’s life, and if you cannot understand that and help the people who need to be helped, then you are even more of a burden.