Aren't younger people told to respect there elders these days?

2 of 2

danyell

13-08-2016

Originally Posted by Donna65:
“Well said! That's exactly what I said earlier. When did youngsters stop automatically showing respect for their elders? I'm 50 and I would still show deference to someone 20 years older than me, that's how I was brought up, but these days teenagers and people in their twenties don't seem to show this respect - they just don't care. When did this change occur?”

When people realised not all older people are right in their behaviour either.

Zarla

13-08-2016

Originally Posted by patricia50:
“Because someone older has life experience and you get a bit calmer and wiser as you get older and also if you are decently brought up it is common decency and manners to respect your elders. So if someone showed no respect and was rude to your parents that would be OK with you?”

Renee is the opposite of calm and wise. She yells and curses at Bear while he doesn't even raise his voice.

mcworster

13-08-2016

I think everyone should be shown respect until they show they don't deserve it. It shouldn't be withheld until they've earnt it .

2 of 2