Maybe yes... But for sure not in the tribe of Maasai. As everything else, also the rules regarding the age inside of the Maasai community is strictly defined. Among Maasai the aging can be taken from different angles and for understanding how it is, you need to know from which side and from which position you look at it. AGING IN GENERAL: as we all know already, the whole Maasai community is managed trough AGE-SET system. As the name is saying - the age plays very important role in the life of each and every Maasai. Going trough all the age stages, the social status of Maasai in the tribe is changing (especially in the world of Maasai men). And not only social status but also the responsibilities and roles inside of the tribe. While old people in Western world are often a burden on the social system and they can feel unnecessary, isolated and unwanted, in Maasai culture with older age comes respect and reverence. That's why Maasais don't need to be sad about the aging, bec...