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In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend make positive or negative effects to society?

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Today, there is a higher proportion of older people among the entire population in the world. Some believe that
this
 will exert a favourable influence on society, while others disagree. Personally, I think that its negative effects outweigh its positive ones. No one can deny that old people might be helpful in several aspects.
First
 of all, they can utilize the experience they have accumulated all their life to help young persons in terms of eliminating the obstacles in their work or life and
thus
 raising their efficiency.
Secondly
, they can save their children's time by doing chores or keeping an eye on their grandchildren.
However
, even if senile persons can be of some use, the benefits they bring cannot compare with the burdens they exert on the following three parties. They will result in financial strains on their family members. Without any incomes, they have to resort to the young for living.
Also
, with regard to the unfavourable effects on society, a large number of aged people will lead to a shortage of workforce.
Furthermore
, they will
also
 go a long way towards creating high tension for the country. State 5 charged with the expenses of their welfare, need to make extra efforts in managing to seek financial resources via taxes which might have been allocated to more significant programs,
such
 as fixing up public transportation and recruiting competent teachers. In a word,
although
 senior citizens might make a contribution with their experience and free time, the demerits they bring far overwhelm their merit
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