“I’ve never really understood this whole “respect
your elders” thing. Personally, I think we should respect everyone unless they
give us a reason not to, regardless of their age.”
Respect your
elders
It’s what we
were always told
Respect your
elders
No matter
what they do
Respect your
elders
Even if they
are wrong
Respect your
elders
Even when
they hurt you
Respect your
elders
Even when
they disrespect you
Respect your
elders
Why?
Because they
are your elders
So?
Respect them
Huh?
They know
more
They’ve
experienced more
They are
right
Even when
they are wrong
But doesn’t
respect have to be earned?
No, they are
your elders
But shouldn’t
respect be deserved?
Doesn’t
matter, they are your elders
What about
people younger than - ?
Stop it.
Just respect your elders
What does
age have to do with - ?
It does. Respect
them
So by
surviving, they’ve earned my respect?
Stop asking,
start respecting
Respect your
elders
It’s what we
were always told
Respect your
elders
No matter
what they do
Respect your
elders
Even if they
are wrong
Respect your
elders
Even when
they hurt you
Respect your
elders
Even when
they disrespect you
Respect your
elders
Because they
are your elders.
Woah. This is one of my biggest pet peeves. I just had a long chat with my mum about this, and I said pretty much exactly that [your opening lines] to her. Insane.
ReplyDeleteI think we confuse respect with politeness in any case, in India at least.