Let's bring back respect

rare-gem in Hive Learners • last year

This topic is so amazing; it got me thinking, and after looking at our world today and where we are coming from, I see that there is one important character that is lost that we need to bring back. I studied this generation, and I see that lots of things are lacking. I don't know if it is a result of upbringing or peer pressure.

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A character that needs to be brought back is "respect.". I don't know if I'm the only one who feels that way or sees things from this point of view. Our society today lacks respect; gone are the days when children had the fear of their parents and respected the elderly, even sometimes younger ones, just to have a peaceful coexistence. But in this century, no one cares about respect. Someone told me we are in a violent generation.

A situation once occurred in a marketplace: a lady was putting on a short gown, and everyone was staring at her. She saw the way people were looking at her, but she didn't care; she was walking around trying to get all she wanted. Then an elderly woman called her and said, "These clothes you are putting on are too short, and most importantly, they're not meant for a place like this. You should wear this indoors; it's not good enough, okay?".

What I expected her to say was simply "Thank you, ma" and go her way, but instead, it was another story entirely. She responded in a very disrespectful manner, and I was ashamed of her. "What is your business with what I'm wearing? Am I your daughter? You are old, but yet you aren't minding your business," she snapped and hissed as she left.

Everyone at the scene was amazed at how she reacted; many castigated her while others supported her, blaming the woman for poke-nosing. I was wondering when our world turned out to be so disrespectful. This is a generation where bad acts are now being referred to as things in vogue, where rags are now called fashion, and where nakedness is referred to as beauty.

We need to bring back respectful acts to make our world a better place to live in. My younger brother once disrespected our mom, and that day he knew the situation he found himself in. He is a teenager, and this youthful exuberance is there—the feelings whereby he thinks he is mature enough to make decisions for himself. He was seriously dealt with that day, and he has never tried it again due to the punishment he received.

Disrespect is now the other of the day, why? Is it inappropriate upbringing or peer pressure? Some have a good upbringing, but later in the journey of life, peer pressure leads them astray. Some didn't have the proper upbringing yet; they trained themselves well and became good people in society. Respect is reciprocal; what you give is what you will get. We need to bring back respect to our society.

Thanks for your time, and your comments will be appreciated.

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iskawrites last year

It's true that the concept of respect seems to be fading in today's society.

I do not know if I should support the lady or the older woman, but I am pretty sure that the older woman should have called aside and cautioned her, instead of doing it openly, so I feel the younger woman did not like being embarrassed like that and decided to revenge.

In a world where societal norms seem to be shifting, it's up to each one of us to uphold and promote respect in our interactions with others.

Thank you for sharing.

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rare-gem last year

Hmmm, looking from your perspective, you are right but you know how those elderly women can be

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iskawrites last year

Lol...of course I do

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ukrajpoot last year

This is exactly what was my point. I also posted on the same issue as I have also seen that now people have stopped caring and respecting each other. In the name of privacy and confidence, they are disrespecting and it is clear that without respect in it our society will suffer ultimate moral chos

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rare-gem last year

You are right

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marynn last year (edited)

Respect is one character that only few posses in our current world. Gone are those days when respect was what it used to be. Modernization have really made us wave so many things away all in the name we are in the modern world.

The old can not speak to the young again because of the few of being insulted and disrespect just like what the lady did. That character of hers is what we have around.

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rare-gem last year

Exactly

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palomap3 last year

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rare-gem last year

Thank you for the vote

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lightpen last year

Respect is one important ingredient of having a smooth running society. My people say you can have clothes like an elder but you can't have rags like elders. There is another saying that what an elder sees while sitting a child that climb a tree might not see it. All these sayings are to express the importance of respect in society. That lady that disrespected the old woman for correcting her against indecent dressing lacks the elements of respect. Our world is turning upside down because of lack of respect.

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rare-gem last year

You are right

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timothyleecress last year (edited)

Hi,

it's a nice topic to discus and my question would be what is respect?
Is it something we have been told to, to behave, a way to talk to elders or strangers?
And from which point comes this behavior and believe. Is it fear based or from a loving point of view?

In Europe many polite or respectful behavior is based on fear or hierarchy. You have to address your elder, because he/she is older and has more life experience. Not because their behavior. They are just older. But the elder can behave like they want. So where is the mutual respect?

Most of the younger generation (Z) don't care that much, they have to survive everyday. The social pressure, the school system, their elders, mix-culture and so on.. In survival mode there is no luxury to think twice if you behave in a respectful way.

So how do we build a bridge between those generations?
Certainly the older generation can set the example. By showing their love, compassion and understanding. When the younger generation notice this behavior they will adept and show their respect in the same way.

The same goes from the younger generation. Take your elder by the hand and show them what you are doing, how the world is changing, take them with you in your story.

This is one view I have on this topic :-)
Mostly it's about inviting each-other to slow down and share experiences.

I'm not always respectful either, but try my best to be so :-)

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rare-gem last year

Of course, all the points you listed here are to be considered when defining respect. I think respect should be mutual and that's what is right. It should be give and take but in the part of the world where I belong, the younger ones must respect the elders no matter what it may be.

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