I read an MN thread about a woman having difficulty getting teens together for a photo for grandma. The comments were divided between showing respect for the teens’ boundaries and saying the teens should have some consideration for grandma.
Looking at society nowadays, I wonder if we have gone too far with self-care and with lack of tolerance for people who are not good at making others feel comfortable. I see this with grandchildren (not mine) who make no effort to see a very kindly but grumpy grandparent.
I agree that teens are vulnerable and should be taught to protect their boundaries and practise self-care. But at the same time, don’t the young have a duty to respect the elderly even if it’s not a completely fun experience for them?