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Originally Posted by Jeffrey
The age comment is more in jest (I believe), because one can be wise in their youth, though it's not expected. Your age is frankly only as relevant as you fulfill the stereotypes. Most 18-20 year olds feel like they know absolutely everything. The pendelum swings to full indepedence. That changes (typically) until they begin to be more reflective about life and who they are.
You may break that mold, but so far, by some of your rhetoric, it doesn't seem to be the case.
Either way, as an AFF member, I don't think this whole "respecting elders" things is of much merit. I think being generally respectful (doesn't mean we aren't ever direct) is a virtue, but bowing down to people older than you isn't required. However, it's only wise for a younger man to inquire and listen more than rebuke and finger point. You may still disagree in the end, and even say so, but it's the whole approach.
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I think you should respect your elders, but this doesn't mean that you can't dialog with them, or even disagree with them. As I tell my children - 'I don't mind you disagreeing with me, just do it respectfully'.
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