I. Introduction A. Children excited to get older, but adults are not B. The Elderly need to be treated with respect C. The elderly do not always get respect, but do deserve it because of their wisdom and because someday we will be in their place. D. Main Points 1. Elderly are commonly treated poorly 2. Elderly need respect because they are wiser than us 3. We will become old as well II. How elderly are treated A. Put in nursing homes 1. Can be great atmosphere for elderly 2. Can get ignore