Why do so many people hate older folk?

Back in my day most people didn't live to the age of 60 and we greatly respected those who did. Back in my day older people controlled the government, not these inexperienced kids. Back in my day we didn't jest about the elderly, instead we appreciated all they did for us. Now we mock the elderly and cut their benefits just because we are slightly decrepit. I'm glad I won't be alive much longer as I would hate to see the generation of hateful kids controlling this country.