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Why do elderly get pissed at the young for not offering them a seat?

When I was on the bus yesterday this elderly lady was scolding, "I'm waiting for one of these youngsters to get up and let us sit down!" None of them did. Some of the elderlies got angry. One teen said, "Why are they getting pissy. We got here first."
So I got up and offered the lady to sit. A guy did too. She was like, "Well thank you young lady. At least SOMEONE was considerate to loan us a seat."
The other elderly lady got off the bus angry scolding, "I'm just going to get off because these youngsters refuse to lend us a seat and selfish little bastards!"
The bus driver didn't do anything about it. If it was a younger person that complained about wanting a seat, they probably get scolded at.

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MildlyInappropriate · 56-60, M

Per the category you've posted under, in a true community, there would be no need for the scolding from the elderly as able-bodied individuals who were younger than them would willingly give up their seats without prompting.

However, I've also been a young person who had a hard time seeing past the end of my nose at certain points (I'm much better at seeing the big picture these days, thank you very much), I'm not surprised by the "we got here first" attitude. First of all, it's simply true, but secondly, until we mature a bit as individuals, some of us struggle to empathetically picture how others are moving through the world.

As we come to that understanding, many of us grow kinder and more considerate as individuals!

ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F

@MildlyInappropriate It also has to do with whether or not you were taught manners and respect when you were younger. I was taught to give an elderly person my seat on a bus or train if there wasn’t one available. It’s common courtesy, something that is sorely lacking in today’s society.

MildlyInappropriate · 56-60, M

Common courtesy (and sense) not so common these days?@ChampagneOnIce

ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F

@MildlyInappropriate Exactly. I detest the selfishness, sense of entitlement, and generally rude and abusive behavior that’s become common nowadays.

MildlyInappropriate · 56-60, M

From people of ALL ages, in my experience. :( @ChampagneOnIce

ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F

@MildlyInappropriate Yes, it’s become part of this culture, and I can’t stand it.