Be a guide rather than a rebel. Rebelliousness is a luxury for the young. For those filled with energy and an honest, all-seeing perspective of what the former generations have done or become entrapped by, rebelliousness is almost essential. However, being rebellious is something that tends to mellow with experience, forming into something more constructive without losing that sense of self– and world-awareness. In fact, think of aging as becoming "more Zen"; you still see societal challenges but you also wield more calm and peace in how you approach and deal with them. In swapping rebel-self for parent-guide-self, you can help steer your children through their rebellious or fairness-seeking phases of life so that they can learn from your experience rather than be cast adrift. And they can learn from you that it's okay to challenge what doesn't work and to ask questions about what needs to be improved in society.