Is it wrong to argue with your elders?

It depends on the culture. In India youngsters hesitate to even speak loudly in front of elders in some regions. However, personally I feel that we have to respect age and wisdom but try to reason with them when they are wrong, nothing wrong with that. If the person is really wise I am sure he or she would see reason and try to adapt and learn, correct their mistakes. I argue with my mother and my children argue with me when they feel I am not right.I think you need to accept criticism from your family for your own good..

IN this country, yes. It's wrong to argue with elders even though they are wrong.

I think there is nothing wrong to argue with the elders. But then, it should be done in good manners. It is good venue to discuss family matters.

I think it depends on the people. It isn't respectful to argue with your elders, but in some circumstances, it is acceptable. Let me clarify by giving an example. My grandmother loves to argue, it makes her happy. It isn't the most respectful thing to do, but as long as you aren't disrespectful of her opinions etc, it isn't really considered bad. Now this is in my family, and not a cultural thing. I think different cultures treat their elders in different ways but I also think different generations treat their elders in different ways.

Being older doesn't necessarily mean wiser. If your opinion is different from their's you have the right to express it, respectfully of course. You should have given your own opinion on this in your post

In my culture there is no problem to argue or talk to elders , it's normal , or you mean by "argue" using sharp words in speech ?!

if an elder is a hypocrite, would you dislike that person and argue if challenged?

Its nothing wrong in arguing ,discussing or correcting anyone, elder or junior, its just that it should be done respectfully in a civilized manner.

At my country it is very rude if argue with elders even if they wrong. If they wrong we should talk nicely to explain to them. If they still cant accept better just silent.

Don't argue with your elders. They will not be here forever and you don't want to create a lot of bad feelings that you will regret the rest of your life. it is just better to thank them for advice and go ahead and do what you need to do. A little humor goes a long way, too.

No. there is nothing wrong in it. But, argue with respect. That is what we need.

Arguing is wrong but reasoning is not. Remain respectful and maintain your stand.

i could never urgue with my parents, it was what mum said was final, no compromise and no excuse.

Yes, it is wrong. There can be differences. But the different point of view should be placed before elders politely. There should not be rough manner of interaction.

Our culture (US) I feel generally you do not talk back to elders. But i know a LOT of people that do even myself sometimes -as just because people are older doesnt mean they are right or should disrespect other people. Ha.

It's never wrong to tell somebody that they are wrong. It's wrong if you don't tell them. Can you tell them without arguing? Probably. Can you speak to them respectfully and with honor and still stand your ground? Yes. Do you think old people got old because they thought they knew everything and that nobody could tell them anything?

From a "Politically Correct" perspective it is wrong in our culture to argue with elders. From a rational perspective it is not wrong to do it if what the elders did is incorrect,