Dear Editor,
When you give respect to someone it means you have already taken the first step towards getting a place in their heart. Being disciplined and respecting elders in our life or self-discipline gives us confidence in terms of inner strength as it needs a lot of self-control and patience. If you want success and achieve prosperity you have to adapt this quality, it just needs to be committed and self-controlled. If you are studying in a school you can easily adapt these qualities, because schools teach us not only fundamental subjects but lots of good qualities in a wonderful manner. Like other important skills respecting others is also very crucial to grow with positive thinking. You can simply respect your elders by listening to what they are saying. When you listen to someone, it makes them feel special, and obeying someone makes you so responsible. If you give respect to someone they think they are an important person in your life. Respecting elders means you cannot ignore or cut their voices. Whenever they are speaking to someone or discussing anything, don’t interrupt. Maybe you are having more knowledge about that particular topic, but let them speak first and listen then put your points when they complete it. It will make the conversation more easy and understandable. Don’t call them by their name-call them respectfully. Call them by relation or anything nice and respectful. If you have an elder brother or sister, call them ‘Big B’ or simple ‘brother’ or sis or di. One of the other effective methods to respect someone is by politely talking to them. Try to talk to them in a lower tone with a smile on your face. Greet them daily. Always wish them ‘good morning’, ‘good night’, etc. These are general manners and antiquates. Always ask them how they are feeling or what they need. If you know they are following any medication, help them to take their medication on time, or you can remind them to do so. Another way to respect your elder is to be a helping hand for them. Help them in their daily routine work. You can ask your father or mother if they want anything or any kind of help. Sometimes go into the kitchen and help your mom. As a child, You should always follow the instructions given by them. Respecting others makes you more confident and positive in your life. Another way to show respect is to ask for help if they want anything or they. They will be happy about helping you. It will make them happy and feel important. Respecting your elders has so many advantages and good things. Especially your grandparents, your dadi dada or nana grandparents will always be with you. If you don’t respect them, they will still love you and be with you. But when you respect them and love them truly, they will be with you even more reliable. They will always help you with protecting your secret from your parents. Once you will start that kind of bonding. It will help you in your teenage and after that to grow as a successful and well behaved.
A school is a perfect place to learn these good habits because in a school we make kids follow the instructions, they follow a timetable for study other activities and lunch, etc. they obey all the rule regulations. Schools give a healthy environment to learn and grow beautifully. This is the way we can improve our kids, and make them learn some good habits while enjoying our childhood to lead a healthy and happy life.
Ragini Sharma, Greater Kailash.
