In essence, replacing extended family societies where each generation is welcomed, modernization has brought about social patterns of rootless youth and age. Both youth and age are marginalized generations. The largest generation of youth in history is alive today. The fastest growing generation everywhere is age. Both youth and age are seen as liabilities in societies.
Age is a bundle of maladies.
If we are not neglecting these generations, we are busy entertaining these generations. We have ministries of youth, sports and culture to keep youth diverted. For older persons we have radio and television. If a country is wealthy, we have day care centers for older persons. In due time youth will be saddled with responsibilities and become middle aged.