[derefr]

Now apply your line of reasoning back to the elderly. It feels weird to say the words when you're pointing them at a higher-status group.

[chc]

Elderly people who are incapable of understanding their own actions also shouldn't be left to care for themselves, and generally aren't.

[spain]

As chc said, I wouldn't apply the same reasoning to elderly people. Also, the issue that most people were bringing up was that children specifically were being exploited, so the point is moot.