Tuesday 16 November 2010

How is Age represented?

Young (children)
   - Lots to learn
   - Uncontrollable
   - Lack common sense
   - Cry a lot
   - Want attention
   - Naive/vulnerable
   - Reliable
   - Energetic/hyper
   - Cheeky
   - Gullible - believe anything (e.g. fantasies: 'happy ever after', 'father christmas', 'tooth fairy')
   - Demanding
   - Low attention span (get bored easily)
   - Naughty (brats)
   - Loud
   - Denim dungarees
   - Motif T-shirts (characters)
   - Wear bright colours
   - Influenced easily
   - Stock characters (don't have main characters)

Young (teenagers)
   - Mischief
   - Chav
   - Goth
   - Geeks
   - Criminals
   - Immature
   - Boys very untidy
   - Girls fragile/very girly
   - Manly girls (tomboys)
   - Wasters/druggies
   - Smoking/drinking
   - Mardy (hormonal/emotional)
   - Rebellious
   - Lazy (sleep a lot)
   - Having sex/always thinking about it
   - Relationships
   - Young pregnancy
   - Nerds/geeks studying
   - Unaware/not in control
   - Getting into fights
   - Arguing with parents

Adults (middle-aged)
   - Well off/wealthy
   - Job
   - More disposable income
   - Hobbie
   - Parents
   - Always busy (hectic life schedule)
   - On the phone/sorting out things
   - Travelling

Adults (elderly)
   - Knowledgable/experienced
   - Fragile/weak
   - Vulnerable
   - Victimized in crime
   - Hatred for youth
   - Quiet
   - Mardy/grumpy/short tempered (towards youth)
   - Happy/merry
   - Slow walkers (walking stick)
   - 'Story tellers' (reflect on past)
   - Always cough/ill
   - Bad eye sight (wear glasses)
   - Bad hearing (hearing aid)
   - Bold/no hair
   - Grey/white hair
   - Old-fashioned (wear beige hats/coats, dull colours)
   - Knitting/sewing
   - Tea and biscuits
   - Brandy/sherry/gin
   - Smoke pipes

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