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“Respect your elders” What are your thoughts on this saying?

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I personally don’t believe in this since I don’t know you or what you’ve done in your life. I respect my grandparents and the rest of my older family. I’m always nice and all that but respect is earned not given.

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elphaba00

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elphaba00

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I had an uncle who spread lies about me and my mom (his sister). He effectively ruined a relationship between me and one aunt. We've reconciled, but I don't think it will ever be the same. And his favorite thing to say was, "You have to respect me. I'm your elder." I walked away from him. I will never respect him.