Respect to elders essay for class 3

India too has an ancient culture in which respect for elders holds prime position. Even now, there are numerous joint families that are headed by an elder who may be in his nineties. Though long retired from actively holding the reins of the family, every child and grandchild is well aware of his position at the helm.

Don’t call them by their name. Call them by relation. If you have an elder brother, call him ‘Big B’ or simple ‘brother.’ One of the effective methods to respect them is by politely talking to them. Talk to them in a lower tone. Greet them. Wish them ‘good morning’, ‘good night’, etc. Always ask them how they are or what they need.

The younger people respect the elders by various things by bowing their head in front of them and calling them not by their name but by a relation, for example, the younger brother will call the older brother as hi brother and will not call him by his name but the older brother calls his younger brother by name.

Being respectful to elders is a way of demonstrating respect. Elders should not be addressed by their names unless one is permitted to do so. The titles sir and madam should be used in cases where their names are not well known.