Is it wrong to see my parents and older siblings as equals rather than elders?

Question

Is it wrong to treat them in a way that's NOT disrespectful, but not completely treated with high regards?

Answer 1

ur sibings are not really suppost to be treated like elders unless there like step brothers and sisters  

Answer 2

I don't think it's wrong.  Although I do tend to be a little more polite to people who are older than myself, especially if they are strangers, I also believe that respect is something that is earned, not just given.  So in regards to people that I actually know that are older than I, I treat them as they deserve to be treated.  Not to say that I am mean or rude, but definitely will not put someone "up on a pedestal" so to speak, if they don't belong there.

Answer 3

it is not necessary to give them HIGH regards but you should rather give the normal type of elderly respect ( not as high as royal bloods,not as low as slaves, just at the middle) they deserve to be respected  in a bit higher level as a symbol of your love,affection and gratitude to them coz they were the ones who brought you as a child..remember " not too high neither too low.. at the middle but not as equal as you, a bit much higher than yours"

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Answer 4

It's not disrespectful to see your siblings as equal but I think it is disrespectful to see your parents as equal.

Answer 5

FIrst of all - not sure how hold you are.  That being said- your parents are not your equals.  They are your parents.  You should respect them at all times.  Why do you feel you need to treat them a specific way?   You haven't given enough info and I feel sure important points are missing .

Answer 6

Certainly not.  That's the way a lot of family dynamics work.  As long as there is mutual respect, and you realize who is in charge, then that's perfectly fine.

P.S.- You realize they'll always be your elders though, right?  ;)

Answer 7

I think it's wrong.  They have been around longer than you and you could learn alot from them.  They aren't your equals.  I have a friend who lets her kids treat her like their friends.  They are completely out of control.  They cuss at her, tear things up, her 17 year old daughter just had a baby.  They may not realize that they are being disrespectful but those of us on the outside can see it.  Respect your parents.

Answer 8

I treat my mom as she was like my best friend.. I respect her when I need to respect her but other then that just friends.

Answer 9

I think treating your older siblings as equals is alright, but your parents? May not be such a good idea. After all, they take care of you and are responsible for raising you as well. Treating them high regards is a way of respecting them. It isn't really a question of who's better than who, but they are older and have more life experience than you.

Answer 10

My entire family gets along well with one another. We tell jokes, laugh, and make fun of each other once in a while. We are like friends, but we never forget our positions. I never disrespect my elders because they would be of great assistance and comfort to turn to for advice and other problems.

Answer 11

i think you should treat your parents with high regards... after all they are your parents and know alot more about life then you do... as far as siblings, i dont know it depends on how they treat you