I was always taught to respect the elders – weren’t you?
But how many of you are really respecting the elderly people around you? What reasons do you have for not doing so?
I ask you because I’ve often seen many elders in the society not being treated well.
I’ve even heard of people not respecting the elderly – especially the young generation nowadays.
And that’s not all; even family members sometimes fail to spend family time with them, which saddens my heart.
I strongly feel that respect towards the elderly, their fortitude, wisdom, knowledge, and grace should be imbibed by us, though sadly it doesn’t happen.
There might be a few exceptions as I also don’t believe that growing old is a sign becoming wiser, but we shouldn’t show disrespect for seniors in any case – isn’t it?
If you come across an elder whom you don’t know, and if he/she isn’t able to prove his/her worth to you – it doesn’t mean that he/she doesn’t deserve your respect.
You need to assess the situation and understand the concept of respect and it’s relation to the elderly.
“We were taught to respect everyone, especially those who were older and wiser than we were from whom we could learn.” ~ BeNeca Ward
