Sir. – Rachel O’Dwyer’s reflections on ageing (“Give me Helen Mirren’s refusal to ‘age gracefully’ over the tech bros who refuse to age at all,” August 2nd) reminded me how attitudes to being and getting older change as we do.
Young children often yearn for time to pass more quickly. Being a bit older may bring respect. Recently I overheard my six-year-old nephew taunt his older sister, commenting, “I know you’re eight but you look seven.” She heard him, chose not to respond, showing the wisdom of her years. – Yours, etc,
NUALA GALLAGHER,
Castleknock,
RM Block
Dublin 15
