I think it is horrible the way that elders are just seen as a burden. Some Americans feel that it would be too much work to take care of elders when they can no longer look after themselves. Time is money and there is no time for their elders. At times they must be watched over like children. The thought of taking time out of their busy schedule for their own parents is incomprehensible.
Elders become annoying because they want to be part of their children's life.
They try to give advice that their children just do not want to hear. There words of wisdom sound like nonsense to this successful generation. I think the problem with the successful American culture is that they place a great deal of importance on material things. It is more important for people to have a career and money. They forget about love.