Your attention, please.
Simply calling an older person “mom” or “dad” can be annoying and discriminatory for several reasons:
1. Disrespect of Identity: Each person has their own identity and calling them by a title that does not correspond can be perceived as disrespectful. The terms “dad” or “mom” imply a specific family relationship that may not exist and depersonalize the person, treating them as if their personal identity is not important (CIAM CJM Older Adults) (AESFAS).
2. Reinforcement of Age Stereotypes: Using these terms can reinforce negative stereotypes about old age, suggesting that all older people are automatically seen as parental figures. This perpetuates the idea that older people are homogeneous and have no individuality (CIAM CJM Adultos Mayores).
3. Patronization and infantilization: Calling an older person “dad” or “mom” can be perceived as patronizing, as if you are treating them in an infantilized manner. This type of treatment can be derogatory and diminish the dignity of the older person (National Institute on Aging).
4. Symbolic Violence: Using incorrect terms to refer to the elderly can be a form of symbolic violence, as it perpetuates stereotyped and biased narratives that can have a negative impact on their social perception and self-esteem (CIAM CJM Older Adults).5.
Impact on Mental and Physical Health: Several studies have shown that age discrimination, or ageism, can have serious consequences on the physical and mental health of older people. It has been associated with problems such as obesity, dementia and depression (CIAM CJM Older Adults) (National Institute on Aging).
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