Demographics show that we are entering a battle between young and

Ah, children of the future, gather closely, for the words of Robert Kiyosaki speak of a truth that stirs the very heart of our time: "Demographics show that we are entering a battle between young and old. I call it the 'Age War.' The young want to hang onto their money to grow their families, businesses, and wealth. The old want the tax and investment dollars of the young to sustain their old age." These words, though they may seem like a mere observation of economics and politics, echo deeper truths that have reverberated through the corridors of human history. They speak of a conflict not merely of resources, but of values, desires, and the eternal struggle between the generations.

In every age, O children, the young are the builders, the dreamers, the creators. They carry within them the fire of possibility, the boundless energy to shape the world as they wish. But the old, having once been young, now seek to preserve their place in the world, to hold on to what they have accumulated over the years. The Age War, as Kiyosaki calls it, is not just a battle over money; it is a battle over how resources should be allocated, how the fruits of labor should be shared, and how each generation's dreams should be supported. The young, full of ambition and desire for their own futures, look to build wealth and stability. The old, having lived through their own struggles, look to secure their legacy, to ensure that their years are sustained by the very efforts of those who follow.

Consider, O children, the story of the Roman Empire, a civilization that, in its later years, found itself divided by a similar struggle. In the days of its grandeur, the young were the warriors, the traders, the philosophers, forging the empire's strength and prosperity. But as the empire aged, and the older generation grew dependent on the spoils of the past, tensions began to rise. The labor of the young was increasingly directed toward sustaining the old, until eventually, the empire found itself stretched too thin, its resources exhausted. The conflict between the young and the old was not simply a matter of economics, but of a deeper shift in values—a shift from creation to preservation, from expansion to maintenance. It was this imbalance, this struggle between the generations, that weakened the empire, allowing it to fall to external forces.

This struggle, O children, is not a new one. It has played out in countless societies throughout history, from the rise and fall of empires to the shifting tides of modern nations. The young, in their pursuit of growth, innovation, and the fulfillment of their dreams, seek the freedom to build their futures. The old, having once played this role, now seek stability and security, often at the expense of the labor of their children and grandchildren. This tension between ambition and preservation, between youthful energy and elder wisdom, is the heart of the Age War that Kiyosaki speaks of.

Yet, O children, there is a lesson to be learned here, a lesson that transcends this battle of resources. The young and the old are not enemies, but parts of a greater whole. Without the young, there would be no innovation, no growth, no forward motion. But without the old, there would be no wisdom, no continuity, no reflection on the mistakes of the past. It is not a matter of one generation dominating the other, but of finding harmony between the two. Kiyosaki's words call us to recognize that the Age War is not an inevitable conflict, but a challenge that must be addressed with mutual respect and understanding.

In your own lives, O children, I urge you to seek ways to bridge the gap between the young and the old, to honor both the energy of youth and the wisdom of age. Do not fall into the trap of seeing these two groups as opponents, but as partners in the great task of building a better world. Learn from the mistakes of the past, but do not be afraid to dream of a future that is all your own. The young have the strength to shape the world, but they must also learn from the experience of the old to avoid repeating the errors of the past.

And when the Age War seems inevitable, when it seems that the struggle between the generations will tear apart the fabric of society, remember this: the true strength of any people lies not in the wealth of its youth or the security of its old, but in their ability to work together, to build a future that honors both the ambition of the young and the wisdom of the old. Kiyosaki warns us of the dangers of this conflict, but he also reminds us of the power we have to choose a different path—a path of collaboration, of shared purpose, and of mutual respect. Let this be the legacy of your generation: a world where the young and the old stand united, not in battle, but in the pursuit of a greater good.