Chapter 3 RESPECT FOR ELDERS
Respect your mother, father,
grandmother, grandfather and other elders in the family.
We should respect our elders
because they.
Care for us,
Teach good manners to us,
Tell us stories,
Teach us wisdom,
Take care of us with love,
Help us to be wise.
Always remember:
Be good with elders,
Behave properly,
be thankful to elders,
Listen carefully to elders
3.1 Introduction
Dear students, showing respect to our
elders is a desirable virtue. We should always respect our parents, relatives,
elders and seniors. We must remember their knowledgeable experiences, hard
work, sacrifices, struggles and the hardships they have endured during their
lives. We can express our gratitude towards them through our words and
gestures.
The affectionate cords of our
relationships are tied with mutual trust, respect and love. So it is very
important to give due importance and respect to our elders. We should give due
consideration to the emotional attachment and closeness with a particular blood
relation. We should show respect and gratitude towards our grandparents,
parents, elders and relatives. Starting from you, draw a line over the below
relationships in the same order in which you valued that relationship. Make
sure that no two lines intersect with each other. Write the serial numbers from
1 to 20 on below relationships according to your closeness with them:-
Maternal Grandfather Maternal Grandmother Paternal Grandfather Paternal Grandmother Maternal Uncle/ Maama ji Paternal Aunty /Taayi ji
Sister Maternal
Aunt/ Maami ji Paternal Uncle/ Taaya
ji
Maternal Uncle/ Massar ji Paternal Uncle/ Fuffar ji Cousins
Mother Father Paternal Uncle/ Chacha ji Paternal Aunt/ Bhua ji
Maternal Aunt/ Maasi ji Paternal Aunt/ Chachi ji Brother Neighbour
Dear students, write down the names and paste pictures of
your family members in the space given below.
3.2 Activity Time
Dear students, divide your classmates
into five groups. Students in each group will discuss the following questions.
Then a student from the first group will answer the first question. After that
one student from the second group will answer the second question. In this way,
one student from each group will answer the following questions turn-wise
Why is it important to
respect our elders?
How do you show your
gratitude towards your elders?
How do you respect your
parents?
How can you help your
mother in household chores?
Name some activities you
enjoy doing with your parents?
Now
write down the answers to the above questions:-
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3.3 Important Points
Dear students, you should behave
respectfully while dealing with your elders including your grandparents,
parents, relatives and all other elders. Given below are some statements
expressing respect towards elders. Put a star in front of the statements that
are correct for you. Finally, count how many stars * you got in total?
1. I respect my elders.
2. I help my family with household
chores.
3. I thank my mother whenever she
cooks food for me.
4. I speak modestly and humbly to my
elders.
5. I obey and listen carefully to my
elders.
6. I help in keeping my house clean
and tidy.
7. I present my handmade cards and
gifts to my elders on special occasions.
8. I use the word "thank
you" while talking to my elders.
9. I use the word "sorry"
while talking to my elders.
10. I use the word "please"
while talking to my elders.
11. I consult my elders for solving
my problems.
12. I spend quality time with my
elders.
13. I keep inquiring about the health
of my elders.
14. I share health and hygiene
information with my elders.
15. I discuss environmental issues
with my elders.
Total Stars * -
Do you want to add more stars into
your account?........................
Spend time with your elders in the family, get to know
their problems and ask them to share their experiences. Listen to stories from
them and talk about their childhood.
3.4 Some Interesting Activities:
1.
What will you do to be respectful towards elders in your family?
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2.
Write a story that you have heard from your elders.
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3.
Write down any incidence that you have heard from your elders regarding their childhood.
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4.
Make a beautiful thanks giving card for your elders.
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Special suggestions from the Teacher to the Student
