Peter wrote,
>1)To take care of the grandchildren while the parents are out hunting
>or gathering. 2) To pass on the wisdom, knowledge and perspective
>that follows with old age - all which is vital for the survival of the
>tribe.
Ah, but then surely the great-grandparents are useless! I guess that's
why there are so few of them. (And as far as grandparents go, it
probably only takes a few to keep the tribe in line.)
>It has been shown that the brain in healthy individuals never stops
developing.
You mean there's hope for me yet?
Bob Avery ([log in to unmask])