Do you think it's disrespectful to argue with your elders?

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SmartGirl92 · Accepted Answer

If they’re acting like a complete twat, they’re gonna be told what’s what.

Worse time an elderly person ever disrespected me. 1. I called her a cunt. 2. Threatened that I’d “rock prison stripes” if she said it to my face. 3. Told her to fuck off & die already.

Granted... she publicly shamed my gay cousin on Facebook. Used his dead mother & our dead grandfather as tools to incite guilt within him for his “sickness”. She said: “Your mother & grandfather would feel so heartbroken & disappointed in you.” So yep! Gloves came off realllll quick!

I am not sorry at all for everything I said to her. That was inexcusable acts of cruelty & entitlement on her part. Thinking she could get away with hurting my family like that? Uh-uh, no ma’am, not today!

alice55 · Accepted Answer

It's not because they're old they're always right. After if depend how you do it, if you yell and insult them that's disrespectful.

ThatPersonOverThere · Accepted Answer

No, if somebody is wrong then they're wrong. Be respectful in how you disagree, but if somebody says something wrong you let them know. And I would hope that people would also correct me when I'm wrong, because otherwise you stay wrong and never grow.

CoffeeWC · Accepted Answer

No. Just because they are older doesn't mean they are wiser. Also old people tend to have memory problems and stuff that affects their brain.

madhatters4 · Answer

i would say no because arguing in and of itself is not necessarily disrespectful

bethshepherd · Answer

Whether or not it is disrespectful to argue with an elder depends on how respectful they are to younger people and how much they try to use their age as a lever. I have known old ladies who assume that simply because of their age everyone must do as they say and not disagree, that is wrong.

Kayttt · Answer

No. In my opinion, your age does not automatically equal to respect. My respect is only earnt if you deserve it. An older lady once told me to go back to my own country (bearing in mind england is my country and I’m half British). Does she deserve an earful? Yes she does.

blubblubblub · Answer

in general ill avoid an argument with an elder, mainly cause I've always been taught that by my mum, so yes, i find it disrespectful. theyre age old and do have a lot more experience, and plus old people are so sweet, so i dont feel like arguing with them and dont want to upset them. unless its standing up for sth that is a basic right of mine, & i absolutely must. i won't argue out of respect.

ZeussLightningBolt · Answer

Not at all. Sometimes they are wrong or just annoying and need to be put in their place.
Just because their older, doesn't mean they're wiser.
My grandmother for instance started talking shit about the U. S., and saying how great Poland is! I'm not gonna stand for that!

ScaryCool · Answer

If they're straight up wrong or being rude, no. If it's not something you can prove, just don't bother. Lot of elders are gonna stick with what they believe so starting a useless battle might be rude lol

NearlyNapping · Answer

Not necessarily disrespectful. Kinda depends on how it's done. Old people don't expect everyone to agree with them. However, if it's their own children, sometimes they just have to make a decision, right or wrong, and put their foot down.

CubsterShura · Answer

Yes it is. Arguing is rude and especially with elders we should never do it. Not that I don't end up getting into arguments with older people- I admit I did- but it's still a bad thing to do.

Gendegamo · Answer

its no because to argue with elders means that you have the capability to prove that you are right if somethings wrong on the situation... nobody's perfect either ur older or young person.

candycanehearts · Answer

no lol if theyre wrong, then theyre wrong, I argue with old people all the time, they dont seem to mind

cherryphi82 · Answer

No, if you're respectful about it, not at all. I think everyone has a right to speak up.

findingdreamland-1 · Answer

No. If there is sth to argue you argue. The age is just number. Just be respectful to anyone.

Honglitha · Answer

No it's not disrespectful but it depends on how you could talk to them , I mean the way that you argued with them

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes i try not to disrespect elders i like to be respectful towards them.

Gedaria · Answer

If you see a point of view differently , you can air your opinion but to argue with anyone is wrong. What makes you right...

LegateLanius · Answer

As long as you do it in a respectful, polite manner, then no.

ThatWeirdDude · Answer

If they wanna prove me wrong they can do it in a discussion instead of just saying that I need to be quiet because they say so

1nittol3arn · Answer

It's only disrespectful if you do it in a disrespectful way.

the_sinner · Answer

If we're sure that their point is wrong then it'd not be harmful if we try to prove our right point. Otherwise it's impolite to argue with elders.

MarketData · Answer

I think there's a way to respectfully argue with anyone.

wooshan · Answer

Being an elder doesn't automatically make you better or smarter

Eleventy · Answer

No. I argue with everyone. My Nana and I argue all the time, but not in a rude way.

onetoomanybeau · Answer

It depends on the context

lottehart_00 · Answer

You should be able to argue with your parents

mike5150 · Answer

Depends on circumstances

JackalOfNar · Answer

no but I do think it's often pointless

pizzalovershouse · Answer

only if your not having a desent discussions

BronzedAdonis · Answer

it depends how you do it

nbbn5 · Answer

Nope not at all

monkeynutts · Answer

Yes.

Revolver_ · Answer

No..

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