Özet:

With the life span extension, in many countries undergoing demographic aging stage, being old has started to be discussed more saliently. Moreover, in relation to the needs of the elderly, many aging related problems such as loneliness, poverty, disability, chronic diseases and care have gained currency more frequently. In some studies conducted in our country, it was shown that economic, social and cultural changes lead to some ruptures in the family unity and consequently, in intergenerational relationships and also that being aged is percieved as problem-focused. It was also mentioned that due to many factors such as the lack of ability to carry out daily activities and look after themselves independently, some negative attitudes develop towards old people in the society. Solution proposals to this problem, which is also considered to result in intergenerational conflicts, remain ineffective. Although contemproray political approaches towards elderliness differ from each other depending on societies, the common and most important point recognized among them is "intergenerational solidarity". At international level, more effective solutions proposals to consolidate intergenerational solidarity have been implemented. Among those take place "school based models", which prescribe especially children/young people’s and elderly people’s coming together. In this study, how children can come together with old people, their sharing and the knowledge and skills they can obtain from this sharing are discussed in connection with some evidence-based practices conducted in other countries. It can be claimed that the implementation of such sample models after being adapted to our culture and education system can make contribution to the formation of a "positive perception" towards old and young generations and consequently, to the "strengthening of intergenerational relationships".

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