Do you think a lack of respect is the root of many issues people/society face today?

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ohsheeT · Accepted Answer

I think it's just like racism I think it's taught to you as a young child by watching your parents interact with their friends are you over here them on the phone or you just watch them do and say what they feel like saying when you're a kid and that's who you become because that's what you believe in because that's what your parents do and then when you're 18 and you walk away from them and if you cannot see that they were wrong then that's on you those are what I call followers because they still know that it's wrong but they still do it they don't stop and think what they're even saying or even how they're saying to somebody

I can understand people that learn it from their parents are their friends when growing up but when you're 18 and you walk away from your home you become a whole different person you realize that what your parents were teaching you were wrong you realize you get to choose who you want to be in life by the things you say and you do why would you choose to disrespect somebody

People that talk s*** about people people that disrespect other people people that judge other people people that hate on other people are angry people they don't like themselves so of course they're going to disrespect they don't understand the meaning of life is to experience it to become it to become one with everything on this planet it never takes the time to stop and say how come this person is happy and I'm not it's because they become one with life they are a Giver of Life their Giver of positive their life flows they don't talk s*** about anybody they don't judge anybody they are happy go lucky because they don't have a problem or drama in their life because they understand we choose who we want to be in life by the things we say and do

Guy13 · Accepted Answer

Lack of common decency is prevalent amongst the Selfie 🤳 generations. Really wasn’t any hope from 1940s on. When Freud took unconscious…Jung moved unconscious to Dream expression as transition point from internal to external expression then inevitable was to occur. Freudian moved to outward expression via Humanistic Psychology…Person-Centered therapy…Carl Rogers in 1940s and Jung spawned 60s and drug hallucinations/ drugs. Absolute Truth/Global Morality gave way to Moral Relativism at this point.
Carl Rogers is mostly responsible for American deterioration ‼️ Individual “I” greater than Absolutes…atheism, god, goddess, stars, witches started in 50s in USA and that’s from witches I know etc.

Snowball effect when totally depraved… fallen man works freely in and among himself.

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

Yes!
There was a question on here that I will never forget. Here it is:

Do we really have to say please and thank you anymore.

That is very telling of what the younger generations is thinking as far as respect goes.
I am like you and did what your examples to live by said. Opening and holding doors for people. Always saying pleas, thank you, I appreciate it, etc.
I remember when I was working for this lady, everything I did for her everyday, she would never used to say thank you when I put it on her desk. And this was in the early 90's. I did say "You're welcome" to her. I think it went over her head though.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I guess we can say so...

*Scam/Spam:

Lack of respect, thinks that has nothing else better to do.

*Murder

Lack of respect, feelings, empathy

*Traffic of organs

Greediness, lack of feelings, empathy, respect.

*Traffic of drugs

Greediness, lack of empathy, respect (possibly)

*Corruption

Greediness, lack of empathy, respect

*Discrimination

Lack of respect, empathy

*Genocide

Lack of respect, empathy again

There's probably loads of others issues humany face, but seems like the "lack of respect" can fit in most of them...

Pinay_ako · Answer

It’s ignorance and self righteousness… Everyone’s right. Nobody’s wrong.

JustAnj · Answer

Yes, this falls strongly with romantic relationships as well.

I believe that if partners were respectful of each other less people would have broken relationships.

People would also have the ability to respect themselves and walk away from a relationship they do not want and end the relationship peacefully.

Respect starts with respecting ourselves and learning to be courtesy to others who do not respect themselves or others.

It is best not to reflect someone's unhealthy behavior, it's better to reflect someone you can respect for yourself and project positive or neutral behaviors to create a healthy influence on those who lack it.

Vanidal · Answer

Umm, I think it would be lack of responsibilities.

Constructing what to respect about and how you actually get and give it in day to day basis is one of them.

Though, it's time consuming and who has time for that?

Well, there are some. Philosophers been on this for a long time.

But one thing for sure is that everything is negotiable, if there's no tyranny.

Maybe, it's better to call it the lack of willingness to negotiate?

I do think the unwillingness to negotiate is the root of many issues.

It's mostly this in current life: I want this as I want it without much negotiation.

And if you do negotiate, you're most likely also communicate. Another thing to learn about.

Lionman95 · Answer

Yes pretty much but more precisely the self-centred attitude so many people show. In so many situations nearly everybody seems to want to get the most for themselves not caring about other differing opinions and standpoints.

That way people split up in echo chambers and don´t talk to each other. That way no social problem will ever be solved unless people learn to live with the fact that there are people that not only don´t share their opinion but also share a complete opposite opinion.

I see it in politics where one side attacks the other, I see it in dating and I see in nearly every kind of aspect. It´s lack of allowing people to have an opinion unless it´s the same as yours.

To be fair though not every statement is an opinion but people have become very sensitive of what is right and wrong.

Light909090 · Answer

No I think a lack of ability for people to comprehend things that goes past There own intelligence and ability to recognize when someone Is struggling is the reason.

Cynicism (Ancient Greek: κυνισμός) is a school of thought of ancient Greek philosophy as practiced by the Cynics (Ancient Greek: Κυνικοί; Latin: Cynici). For the Cynics, the purpose of life is to live in virtue, in agreement with nature.

By the 19th century, emphasis on the negative aspects of Cynic philosophy led to the modern understanding of cynicism to mean a disposition of disbelief in the sincerity or goodness of human motives and actions.

purplepoppy · Answer

I'll give everyone a baseline level of respect but I confess that level often drops once they open their mouths.
But I agree, a lot of problems seem to stem from feeling a need to ride roughshod over others and that just causes long term problems

RetroReginald · Answer

All perspectives are changing along with our culture 24/7... who defines respect? Humans are no more greedy and stupid today as they were back then. But now we have more "outlets" to show how crazy we are, such as the internet. We don't have many records of stupid things humans were doing in the 1500s as we do today, for example.
The issues society faces today are the same as the ones we faces since we existed, IMO- they just take on different forms, but we still struggle with the same human shit. We will always wonder if we are doing "right or wrong".

Dazed0N0Confused · Answer

Respect, kindness, love, empathy, understanding, minding their own business, there's a lot wrong with people nowadays.

Parents who don't like how the public schools are ran & what's being taught should pull their kids from public school & home school their children.

People who don't like LGBTQIA shouldn't have LGBTQIA relations.

If you're turning a blind eye to police brutality, it's only a matter of time before you're the one getting beat senseless & possibly killed for no reason.

If you hate that your kid has access to books, don't ban then for everyone because YOU'RE uncomfortable with it.

If you hate abortion DONT GET ONE! and I hope none of your loved ones require one to save their life!

TenderFantasy · Answer

The thing is, you can't FORCE respect from another person. Either they respect you or they don't. Some people even believe that respect has to be EARNED! I am one of them. If you do something disrespectful to me or my loved ones, why should I still respect you? ? ! See what I mean? !

Then, there's just accepting incompatibility in dating and respecting the person's wishes, to date or not to date, etc. That's different and it's something, once matured I guess (even if it's painful), is still something you should do.

Then there's people that only respect themselves! They are THAT narrow minded and control happy and narcissistic that they can only think about THEIR wants and needs and respecting another person as being valuable or having thoughts that differ from their own? ! Forget it.

ChiTown33 · Answer

No. Don't get me wrong there's a lot of people walking around today acting like they ain't got no momma. But I think this site is a good example. We've engineered and are continuing to engineer society so we don't even have to look at and talk to eachother. If somebody doesn't fit our life rather than talk to and try to learn how our differences are unique and how meeting someone different can change us in profound ways. We instead to just exclude them from our lives. Technology has the ability to bring people together but the reality is it has actually driven us more apart. One of the founding members of Facebook (not mark Zuckerberg obviously) even said "we got this wrong".

princessxx2 · Answer

Yes lack of respect and lack of communication, also assumptions like wrong allegations are dangerous - people who are high on EGO intentionally / unintentionally do this and one should stay away from such people. Some people do it on the name of sarcasm which also toxic.

TwistedGinger · Answer

You are definitely on point. I agree. Just from my experience being married to narcissist, it has a lot to do with men feeling the need to exert their dominance more. You would think they would evolve past that with women becoming more in power but it has made a lot of them feel inferior & ego has no respect. It will all shift eventually

TransAm85 · Answer

Yes. people my age w/kids just give them the phone or tablet. They expect the internet to teach them everything. A kid isn't gna learn proper manners, respect, and values on the damn internet!

spg12212122 · Answer

What is respect? Obedience?

Respect a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. I grew up with friends who respected me so much that I experienced a bond but I didn't appreciate it. It was normal and familiar and that is the first step to love. Until when I grew up and found not everyone is like that they destroy bonds with strangers that they never knew.

I turn to the bible that Peter said do you love me to Jesus and he spoke and they exemplified respect. That if you love someone you feed the lambs. In other words you give back.. So in that way respect is vital.

dustybiker · Answer

Big time, yes. Among others that generally tie in.

Friendlybro79 · Answer

I believe this is very probable. We seem to be more likely than ever to be disrespectful to each other when we as people have different opinions or different beliefs. This is possibly a reason as to why we seem so divided as a country in the US at least. I don't think we respect each other because we're split into a few camps liberal (dems) and conservatives (Republicans) and we don't look at each other as fellow americans. Many people today look at each other as enemies and less than human.

Xewleer · Answer

Nah. I see plenty of respect but a lot of shitty attitudes that still get put out.

I work as a bouncer. People respect you until it's time to throw them out for punching a bartender. Then I'm a f** and I'm straight.

People think respect is the be all, end all, because they think they're entitled to it. Thing is, people don't act respectful, they act entitled.

And I ain't saying society doesn't have problems. I'm saying that the answer isn't "Give me that!" or more free money or tearing down statues to dead guys/girls. The answer is living a virtuous life. If you're no working, smoking weed, getting in fights with me, the bouncer, and then complaining about respect... I don't think it starts with society or people, I think it starts with you.

NathanDavis · Answer

not quite... I think the root is in ignorance and self-hatred

because if you're ignorant, and bitter with so much self-hatred... that starts to show up as disrespect and hatred for others, especially those that are different to you... and that's when all kinds of issue start to show up in societies

Luopio27 · Answer

One big flaw of the world scale society is our focus is too much on celebrities and too little on those who have given their lives to save lives of those unknown to them.

Those who have made the highest sacrifice to the greater good deserve the highest level of respect, let alone highest of salaries.

BlueScorpio · Answer

Yes, a lack of love, respect, empathy, sympathy are the reasons a lot of people are angry or lonely in their lives.

MmmDaddy · Answer

Absolutely this is why relationships fall apart... families can't stick together and REMINDER your shit does stink.. EVERYONES DOES.. walk with your nose in the air when it rainstorms and you'll drown in your disrespectful ways

MCheetah · Answer

No. I've always said the root of most of society's problems is sh*tty parenting. A lack of respect could come from sh*tty parenting, but it more likely comes from money and power. Just look at the current United States president (or maybe even the last one).

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Unfortunately I think in the United States it goes deeper. It's a lack of common sense. Which then creates and increases other lacks such as lack of respect.

Case in point: When millions of brainwashed GOP voters believe that Democratic spin-doctors, who could not organize an orgy in a whorehouse, were able TO STEAL A FEDERAL ELECTION, something is really broken.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

Standards in general. People now days pretend to be nice so someone could complement them on how nice they are, so they feel good about them selves and post it on social medias. So on and so on, people don't even try anymore

Minahh · Answer

That and as well people are so selfish and unkind. As the wise Chaplin said and his words are still true more than ever "More than machinery we need humanity, more than cleverness we need kindness".

NottaNatty · Answer

Yes 100 percent so tho I do feel like a lot of problems aslo steam from stereotyping however yet again that would be lacking respect.

Smoke-n-Growls · Answer

No.

Honestly, I find people more respectful and approachable today than when I was growing up.

It's just that there's growing intolerance for bigots and it's making the vocal minority of bigots very butthurt.

If you're a decent person, people are generally quite nice.

I don't think it's a problem more people are willing to call out problematic behaviours.

ConspiracyTheorist · Answer

Lack of respect because their are too many sneaky shady narcissistic people

44of69years · Answer

Yes thinking your better leads to disrespect and insulting

KittyBox · Answer

You were raised to feign respect, even if you don't need it, it's essentially the same as lying to yourself, you can't respect someone you've never met, that's why it's simply more courteous to respect someone after they've done something worth being respected for, showing respect just because they're old is simply naivety, what happens if they're a horrible person? Could you still respect them? Of course not.

Jenny-Marie · Answer

Yes. People demand the right to express their opinions but often fail to respect others with different opinions.

Alex8736 · Answer

Absolutely. Nowadays people feel as if they are entitled so instead of appreciating things they more or less expect everything

Bricealan · Answer

Certainly, seems that way, but I don't view it as a new phenomenon. From my experience, it is just worsening. It seems to be much worse in the large cities, LA, NYC, et cetera.

freewife · Answer

yes I think so, because there's barely any community anymore, where that actually matters.

AndrewMG · Answer

Well respect should be earnt first and foremost... the issues of today is people demanding or expecting respect without earning it. Not even sure if I believe that but just thought I'd throw an alternative opinion into the mix... I mean that's how I earn respect lol

JSmuve · Answer

I think it's more of a lack of empathy than respect.

douride2 · Answer

I would say it is most likely a big part of the problem.

Surely · Answer

Lack of respect is a big one. But not being taught responsibilities is also a huge one!

abc3643 · Answer

Actually, to a large degree, I must say "Yes". At 59, I've seen the degradation and it is definitely a contributing factor to the shitstorm we have.

collie22 · Answer

lack of respect is a big deal. Doing things the right way is the best deal :)

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

Part of it.
It all starts at home and with you. Rude or spoiled, it starts at home.
I normally speak when I enter a room or at least greet someone. If people don't return the greeting, I don't speak to them or look them in the face until they greet me.

jshm2 · Answer

No. Respect is outdated, and few people really deserve it too.  Lack of decorum and decency is the root of many problems these days.

Msputiton · Answer

Yes. The biggest lack of respect is from people refusing to respect people for looking or thinking differently than themselves.

Miladin · Answer

The problem is not lack of respect, the problem is who gets the respect. Nowadays those who receive respect are usually the assholes, arrogant people, cocky, aggressive. People don't judge pragmatically, but more like according to the law of the jungle.

Nazgol · Answer

Yes 🤷‍♀️ unfortunately!😒 people have less and less morals

maximumpower · Answer

That, lack of firm grip on reality, and lack of common sense.

BCRanger10 · Answer

No. I think it's a symptom and not the root.

Makeushiver · Answer

I don't know if it's the main characteristic but it certainly is a big one. I think humility in thought, speech. ands action would rank high

TroyDT · Answer

Yes. It leads to the caricaturizing of others. The caricaturizing and ridiculing of those who have different views, even on this site, is pretty disturbing.

Babygirl_S · Answer

Yes for instance a lot of people lack respect for Indians so they call us creepy, make racist remarks etc. If you want to be respected then you need to respect the other person too.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes that's exactly what it is you hit that nail right on the head

Smoothing · Answer

It had a lot to do with it. However, there are other factors.

Massageman · Answer

So many are saying "irresponsibility", not showing respect to that which deserves it IS being irresponsible.

Sixgunsound · Answer

It is absolutely a root cause of a lot of issues that societies have today. That used to be taught in schools and houses of worship and two parent nuclear families, but those institutions are under assault.

exitseven · Answer

I is definitely a problem but the lack of respect comes from the breakdown of society.

Christoff92 · Answer

Yes. Bigotry, colorism, prejudicism, ethnocentrism, wouldn't never go away. How many times you wish for it to go.

clampfan101 · Answer

It feels like it. Many groups exist claiming to care about everyone, but really only care about their cause saying everyone against it is heartless.

ElvenMr · Answer

Maybe. For sure there are a lot of people who lack of respect for others.

pizzalovershouse · Answer

Only a little part of it besides people's actions

FreyaRed · Answer

It's not respect because it has to be earned. Social brutalization is a symptom of social decay.

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