Rahul
Well, there’s a famous saying that "elders usually feel disrespected when you don’t let them disrespect you." So, the "good" or "right" thing is often defined as anything that falls within their boundaries. But the switch shouldn’t be made instantly towards disrespecting them from now on, because that would simply make us act exactly like them. The more honest question would be: "Who is this 'I' that feels compelled to pay respect to such individuals? Is it really respect, or is there some selfish motive behind this compulsion?" The more honestly one inquires, the greater the possibility of coming out of the trap. Otherwise, the shackles will remain tied to the same old point.
