RESPECT

Where has the respect for adults gone in this world.  So by now I am pretty sure everyone has seen the video of Katt Williams and thoe 17 year old boy  fight.  At first glance  the edited video was hilarious but then reality sets in and the full video version is aired.  Since when has it been ok for a CHILD to disrespect his elders by taunting him and egging him on and daring him to whoop his tail.  Since when has it been ok for you to put your hands on an adult Or even threaten an adult.  I remember back when I was a child if we even thought to mumble under our breathe we would get checked.  We knew better than to speak out of turn to an adult or to speak while they were speaking.  It wasn't a fear thing but a respect thing.  Somewhere down the line respect for adults has been lost. Respect for life period has been lost.  We need to instill respect in our kids for everyone. Young, old, man or woman, gay or straight, catholic, protestant  or muslim.We need to respect everyone.  We need to respect Life.  We have so many killings so many fights over ignorant things especially in our youth.  Where have we went wrong as a community as a country. A conversation needs to be had with our youth whether it's your child, niece ,nephew,  granchild great grand child, brother or sister.  Talk about what respect is and how it is given and recieved.  Respect is not gain through fear but understanding. HOlding a gun doesnt get you respect but it unleashes fear.  Fighting doesnt gain you respect just disdain.  The definition of respect is a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities qualities or achievements.  You dont have to know someone to respect them.  I can respect you for being present being alive a living being.  Elders should be respected for all the things they have lived through and done to bring life forth and nourish it. Show eachother respect.  To whom much is given much is received!!!