3 Reasons We Fail to Respect Our Elders

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:47:53 -0400

Written to fraternal organizations, but could definitely apply towards the biggest fraternity of them all: The military!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2014 9:06 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:06:02 -0400

Great little article. I think in the military both rank and longevity must be respected. But I offer this perspective, think of the E9 positions in the military. While they are not the highest ranks they do garner respect. As an officer, even though I outrank a CSM/SgtMaj/MCPO/CMSgt I extend respect to those who hold this unique rank in the military. Why? Because they have earned it and they have done so through time and experience.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 9 at 2015 2:45 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:45:30 -0400

Is the poster asking for reasons of disrespect?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 10 at 2015 6:03 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:03:50 -0400

This is how I perceive many young people. They feel like they are equal to elders. They think their authority is a rite of passage instead of earned, they are often lazy, and don't realize that the bald guy at the top of the corporation is BOSS. I forgot, discomfort causes them to chime about the litany of tribulations they are going through.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Jul 10 at 2015 6:11 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:11:03 -0400

Generally speaking, I respect everyone at first glance. But once I have the feeling that the person is being blatantly disrespectful towards me, no mater who you are, the gloves are coming off.