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Personal Essay: The Importance Of Respect In Native Americans

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Respect is given to the ones who gain it, not those who insist it. Respect is still a very tremendous virtue followed by a variety Native Americans. In my family being respectful and told you are is a idolization. Native Americans were always told to be respectful to their elders. Respect isn’t always asked for but if you acquire it and or provide it, you will receive it. Respect is a very tremendous morality followed by a variety Native Americans. Elders always tell you to be respectful and Tunkasila (the creator) will award you. As being a Native American myself, I’ve been told to respect your elders, and your parents. Native Americans take great pride in their values, and ways of being. Respect will always be followed by the Native Americans. …show more content…

On my dad’s side of the family, my grandmothers along with grandfathers always told me that I need to respect others. Even if it was just thanking someone for their generosity or taking a plate to one of elders that can’t walk or see. I’m not saying just for the reason that I’m Native American that is the only reason I am respectful, but it’s just how I hold myself. And that is how Native Americans hold themselves. Native Americans were always told to be respectful to their elders. Our elders are wakan (sacred), they are the ones with the most knowledge. Elders are the ones we drive to for advice or help. We thank them by being respectful and mindful of their advice. Native Americans are respectful unless you disrespect them. Respect isn’t always asked for but if you earn it as well as give it, you will receive it. Respect is all about being kind and courteous. If you were to be respectful to everyone you wouldn’t have any respect from anyone. Respect goes both way, you have to give it to earn it also you have receive it in order to gain respect for another individual. You should always hold yourself high with respect not only for yourself but for others as

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