Do you think that young generation doesn't respect elders?

Yes, I do think that some young people do not respect their elders. It is sad that there aren't multi generational households anymore. Grandparents instill in kids the traditions and character that they don't seem to get now days. Kids are being brought up by schools and daycare. And when they are home they are either playing video games or have the earbuds in their ears. Parents don't take time to spend with the kids. It is sad. I have taught my grandson manners and I have heard from other adults how polite he is. How nice of that young man to offer you his seat. There is some good ones out there.

Yes, sometimes I am amazed by the young people who stand up to give me their seat! One time I was offered a seat by a kid who obviously had Down's Syndrome! He was much worse than I was really and I found that very moving indeed!

You are correct in some points and wrong in other points,because not all young people are mindful to care for older people,the same as to how they are brought by their own home or community to become a better citizen of their own age bracket that makes a difference to your own son or to the boy,who lend his place to let you sit in his bus seat.An act of kindness is learn by the children first in his home,that their parents are their sole teachers.Many young people of today do not tend to practice what is rightfully implemented in their school practice of good manners and right conduct.They do not know how to say-thank you,sorry,or please to anyone they encounter,so are the words--excuse me,and other words that are essential that they came from families of good breeding.

Although I have witnessed and encountered disrespect and disregard by younger generation to elders on several occasions but generally those who give due respect and consideration to senior citizens still prevail and greatly outnumbered the former practice. Just like any aspect of life where there is always imperfections, let's just hope that the youth will realize that they too will age, hence they would strive to act the way they want to be treated years later in life.

I think that we are seeing less of it but I would say they don't respect their elders. Just some kids are not being taught it anymore.

I honestly think in my opinion that is all depends on how the children are raised. If they are raised in a home where there's lack of respect and morality, then its possible the child will never respect their elders or anyone else around them. I had a strict upbringing, and was taught to respect my elders, and I always had. I would hold open doors for old people, or move to the back of the bus for an older person to sit, or things like helping them carry their shopping bags and have everyone stare at me. Well, at least I'm showing the world my respects to the elderly. :-)

It's not always true. We can't generalize and we know in our generation we have had a share of our own things I that we did as a teenager. Mostly though I'd think that kids so not want to be dictated about what they should or should not do; but that does not mean they are disrespectful when they disagree with the elders.

I think the thoughtfulness we see in the younger generation comes from how they were raised. It is a parent who takes the time to point things out to them as they are growing up that makes them realize that a small act of kindness can make or break another person's day. I don't think respect is a lost art sometimes. Sometimes I think people get so wrapped up in this hustle and bustle world that they forget to slow down and look at the people around them. I've been in a store and spaced out before, thinking on what to make for supper or what I need to accomplish when I get back home. Next thing I know I'm checking out and I could have let the person behind me ahead because they had 1 item to my 20. I've been guilty of that just because not paying attention.

I rode on buses and train for thirty-two years while working. I would find some kids who were kind enough to give up their seats to the elderly. Then you would find many who wouldn't. In fact on occasions I would find even grown men who would run for a seat not caring one bit about a female let alone an elderly person. Like everything else in life you have the good and kind younger generation but there are always a few bad apples in that bunch.

Too me it all depends on the raising of the younger generation. If they were raised to be respectful than they will be that way. I think every person is different, some are respectful and some are not. I don't think we can judge everyone on the generation since they were all raised differently so they will act different.

Well not all young generation not respect older generation. I try my best to not hurt old people feeling and respect them. I am a type of shy person so i just smile when i see old person compare to talk. I very shy to talk. I hope they not think i smile because want to mocking them.

well i did respect my neighbor who are elderly, but some time the old rich guy or lady is kind of arrogant. but i did respect elders and i like to chit chat with them coz they can give me a valueable advice.

I think most of the young generation will give respect to the old people,I'm one of them.I will offer the seat to the people in need when in the bus.It is a kind of virtue to respect the old people.Most people criticize the young generation,however there are just a small part of young people don't respect the elder,because they lack of education,without good family education.So,if we want the young generation know how to respect the elder,we must know how to educate the next generation.

Their are some young once who respect the elderly people but some aren't. It is nice to see that their are still people who respect the older once by helping them when they are crossing the streets or hand them a hand or a seat.

When I was young I was taught to respect my elders and never to answer back, or show any cheek, and I didn't have to think twice about giving my seat up for someone who needed it more than I did. I don't think we can blanket all the young generation for not respecting their elders, I think it's more fair to say that there is a small minority who don't, fortunately. Manners don't cost anything, and yet you think some people think they do, the way they behave.

It all depends on the training they have had.

Hi, I believe all this depend on the family upbringing. Nowadays, young parents are to busy pursuing their dreams. Thereby neglecting to look after their children. The children will end up being taken care by their maid. What do you expect from a maid? Do you think the maid will teach these children about values? Most of the maids do not bother. However, those parents who spend quality time with their children will teach them about family values and respect for the elders. Give reverence for the elders.

actually its not that though there are really difference of the young generation now a days compare to the young age generation before,most of child before are afraid to the elders and their parents but the current young generation today is not.

I believe the children's attitude depends on how the parents discipline them. Parents should set an example to young generations/

I also have the same opinion like you. It is often complained that the young generation is selfish, they do not care about others. But this is not true.They respect the older generation, they are always at old for their elders.