In 'Sweetie' and 'Dear,' a Hurt for the Elderly - NYTimes.com - 0 views
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Abby Purdy on 07 Oct 08This NYT article is about how the way we refer to and treat the elderly (calling them "dear" or speaking loudly to them, for example) can affect their health. Such studies have broader ranging implications. When we call others derogatory names, can it affect their health? Does using "baby talk" affect the language development of children? Do our assumptions about teenagers affect their intellectual development?