write an paragraph on we export from our elders
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Although we boast of development in all fields and state that we belong to a modern society, I fail to understand how we measure development and what exactly we mean by "modern". One of the many examples that come to my mind at this point of time is the treatment given by today's generation to their elders. Can we claim to be modern when we despise, disrespect and ill-treat our parents and grandparents? Are our parents and grand-parents not responsible for what we are today? If they sacrificed their time, energy and money for our well-being, is it right for us to abandon them in the evening of their lives? Can such a cruel act be considered "modern"? If despising, disrespecting and ill-treating our elders is part of modern culture, I regret to state that the so-called modern society is destined to be doomed.
Let us look at the Goan family in the past. When I say past, I look at the period just prior to the 1970s. Elders were respected in their families. They were the pillars guiding each and every family member. The "joint family system" was prominent. particularly among the Hindu families. The entire family used to live, cook and eat and pray together. Due to the presence of the elders, discipline was the backbone of family life. Members shared their works and income too.
Each member was given due respect and honour as per his/her contribution towards the well-being of the family. There prevailed an atmosphere of cooperation, sharing, love and sacrifice in the family. It strengthened the family value system. Hence there were practically no or very few incidents of crime such as thefts, assaults, rapes, murders, etc. Everyone lived a contended and peaceful life, first and foremost because there was complete security to human life.
However, in this so-called modern society, everything has reversed. The actions of the younger generation towards the family elders are proof to this:
We show hate to our elders by calling them names. We do not hesitate to express this hatred towards our elders in the presence of our children. We forget to realize that insults by words are more hurtful than physical assaults.
We deny the elders of some of simple but important needs. They may feel the need of a cigarette or two during the day and a sip of a drink in the evening. We do not fulfill these simple requirements, which at times may have an adverse effect on them.
When we treat our elders disrespectfully, there is bound to be a disastrous impact on their emotions, which has many a time compelled them to even commit suicide. What a dilemma! The persons who sacrificed to brighten our lives are in their old age compelled by us to end their lives.
Our elders, literates as well as illiterates, are a rich source of knowledge fully backed by vast experience. We could benefit from them, but unfortunately we dub them as "old fashioned" and out rightly reject their views and opinion.
By behaving in such a manner we crush our elders' emotions, feelings and sentiments and destroy their respect, honour and dignity. We murder them mentally and emotionally. What a reward for their providing us everything for our own mental and emotional growth.
The elders living in our families today were children and youth once upon a time. They grew up with love, financial assistance and guidance from their parents, received the required education, started working and earning, got married, became parents and grand-parents, and should now be enjoying the twilight of their lives. They deserve to enjoy it. Regrettably there are many parents and grand-parents who are subjected to humiliation and hatred in their old age.
The present "modern" generation must realize that they too will become parents and grand-parents some day. Will it not be divine justice if their sons, daughters and daughters-in-law treat them the way they have treated their elders?
This trend must end. We must recognize the value of the treasure of experience our elders possess. We must try to make positive use of that vast experience that can definitely give a proper direction to the future of our youth. Unfortunately in today's times we transfer that wealth of experience to "homes for the aged", little realizing that we have displaced from our homes valuable "role models" for our children to be better humans.
Let us look at the Goan family in the past. When I say past, I look at the period just prior to the 1970s. Elders were respected in their families. They were the pillars guiding each and every family member. The "joint family system" was prominent. particularly among the Hindu families. The entire family used to live, cook and eat and pray together. Due to the presence of the elders, discipline was the backbone of family life. Members shared their works and income too.
Each member was given due respect and honour as per his/her contribution towards the well-being of the family. There prevailed an atmosphere of cooperation, sharing, love and sacrifice in the family. It strengthened the family value system. Hence there were practically no or very few incidents of crime such as thefts, assaults, rapes, murders, etc. Everyone lived a contended and peaceful life, first and foremost because there was complete security to human life.
However, in this so-called modern society, everything has reversed. The actions of the younger generation towards the family elders are proof to this:
We show hate to our elders by calling them names. We do not hesitate to express this hatred towards our elders in the presence of our children. We forget to realize that insults by words are more hurtful than physical assaults.
We deny the elders of some of simple but important needs. They may feel the need of a cigarette or two during the day and a sip of a drink in the evening. We do not fulfill these simple requirements, which at times may have an adverse effect on them.
When we treat our elders disrespectfully, there is bound to be a disastrous impact on their emotions, which has many a time compelled them to even commit suicide. What a dilemma! The persons who sacrificed to brighten our lives are in their old age compelled by us to end their lives.
Our elders, literates as well as illiterates, are a rich source of knowledge fully backed by vast experience. We could benefit from them, but unfortunately we dub them as "old fashioned" and out rightly reject their views and opinion.
By behaving in such a manner we crush our elders' emotions, feelings and sentiments and destroy their respect, honour and dignity. We murder them mentally and emotionally. What a reward for their providing us everything for our own mental and emotional growth.
The elders living in our families today were children and youth once upon a time. They grew up with love, financial assistance and guidance from their parents, received the required education, started working and earning, got married, became parents and grand-parents, and should now be enjoying the twilight of their lives. They deserve to enjoy it. Regrettably there are many parents and grand-parents who are subjected to humiliation and hatred in their old age.
The present "modern" generation must realize that they too will become parents and grand-parents some day. Will it not be divine justice if their sons, daughters and daughters-in-law treat them the way they have treated their elders?
This trend must end. We must recognize the value of the treasure of experience our elders possess. We must try to make positive use of that vast experience that can definitely give a proper direction to the future of our youth. Unfortunately in today's times we transfer that wealth of experience to "homes for the aged", little realizing that we have displaced from our homes valuable "role models" for our children to be better humans.
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