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Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 6:28pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
We used to have Igbo tenants and there's this particular family, they have 6 children. 14, 12, 10, 7, 5, 3 respectively. I swear this children, were so stu-pid, and they lacked manners. They'd come to our apartment, they'd not knock, entered without greeting anybody including my dad, mum and sister. Sometimes, I'd send them out, ask them to knock and greet. I'd also scold them but their parents would take it to the head.. Not this family alone, I've seen a lot of them, they lack respect. Unlike yoruba kids, they are going to greet you even more than once.. I'm not a tribalist, we are all one. I just wanna know why they behave like that.. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 6:38pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
Some people with poor understanding will take the post personal. Well, as the saying goes, "one man's meat is another man's poison" I think it is "civilisation" that has currupted the general Nigerian culture 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 6:39pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
I think the issue is with their parents not the tribe, I've lived with some igbo and they greet people well. Believe me,there are lot of disrespectful children out there irrespective of their tribe, I have an aunty that will fight you if you scold her children for not greeting you! However no tribe can compare with Yoruba when it comes to greeting ! 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Infomizer(m): 6:49pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
Is it me or do I sense that you already know why? I understand watchu mean though. There were some fellas in my hood back then that I called 'bros' cause they were 3-5 years my seniors. Meaniwilly, they had younger ones (that I'm well older than) who 'slammed' names on them and the younger ones 'll be like "our papa no name dem 'bros'". They're even bemused at the too much respect a Yoruba guy like me shows. Tis a culture/upbringing thingy jare |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Mynd44: 6:58pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
I have seen Igbos who are respectful and some who are not. Same with other tribes. It is all about upbringing |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 7:01pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
Leo Adewale: Some people with poor understanding will take the post personal. Well, as the saying goes, "one man's meat is another man's poison" I think it is "civilisation" that has currupted the general Nigerian culture I thought as much.. Thanks man 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 7:07pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
aanumama: I think the issue is with their parents not the tribe, I've lived with some igbo and they greet people well. You are right ma'am. |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 7:09pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
Infomizer: Is it me or do I sense that you already know why? Exactly.. This children go just walk past you, no greeting whatsoever. |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 7:10pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
Mynd_44: I have seen Igbos who are respectful and some who are not. Same with other tribes. I concur! |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 7:15pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
Duh! no be only the kids nah, arrongance runz in their veins. All of 'em! 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 7:42pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
6 Likes |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Emmanuel602(m): 7:44pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
Speaking of kids with respect, hausa kids beat them all. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Graviton(m): 10:56pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
Nonso23: Igbo kids do not ignore elders unless they are ill-trainedBro, you have said it all. Short, plain and simple |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by PAPAAFRICA: 11:11pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
Chey! you do not greet? |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Tapout(m): 11:17pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
Nonso23: Igbo kids do not ignore elders unless they are ill-trained Thank u....cos i was about asking him y he's using a group of ill-trained kids 2 represent every other igbo child...dnno wats with some people n generalization....when I was a kid If I see an elder 20times I greet d same 20times....it all depends on home training..... 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Abagworo(m): 8:45am On Nov 12, 2013 |
What does it profit you to be greeted every now and then by kids? Those kids were not well brought up as respect for elder is an all African thing. I must however admit that Igbos and their neighbouring groups do not greet as much as groups in the West and North. |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 9:02am On Nov 12, 2013 |
Abagworo: What does it profit you to be greeted every now and then by kids? Those kids were not well brought up as respect for elder is an all African thing. I must however admit that Igbos and their neighbouring groups do not greet as much as groups in the West and North. At least, you should knock someone else's door before entering.. I blame their parents |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by HopeAtHand: 11:19am On Nov 12, 2013 |
A lil drift from kids to adults. After greetings what next?? The Yorubas love ostentatious greetings wenever they see their seniors even if its just 5yrs difference, and then u will be of the notion that they have unalloyed respect for him/her. Yet, ive seen them carry out those exuberant greetings only for them to talk bad and/or jibe the person when he/she walks past.. If sum1 has wrongly offended you and acted in an improper manner towards you,its natural your grievance wuldnt let you greet him but not with yorubas,they will still greet and abuse later. What then are we talkn abt if not hypocritical cultural showoff. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 6:03pm On Nov 12, 2013 |
That's their way! just passing by ----oooO--- ----(----)----! -----\--(-- ------\_) -----------Oooo -----------(--- -)--- ------------)-- /---- ------------(_/ - |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by EzePromoe: 6:44pm On Nov 12, 2013 |
Not that I'm taking this personal. Coming from a Yoruba man, I know that it will look offensive the way those kids greet casually. I'm an evidence of circumstance. I lost favour before a father of one of my female friends then during the year of my youth service because of my way of greeting. I was like "good afternoon sir" with heads looking straight at his face. The man walked me out immediately from his house. As in, he took that very serious. |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 9:07pm On Nov 12, 2013 |
Eze Promoe: Not that I'm taking this personal. You should have at least lower your head a bit. |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by EzePromoe: 9:18pm On Nov 12, 2013 |
Amefrica:Never knew then And I lost my friendship with her. |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 9:27pm On Nov 12, 2013 |
Ad€mOlA: Hey bro! You forgot ur footprint.. |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 9:37pm On Nov 12, 2013 |
Eze Promoe: I'm terribly sorry bro! That's a lesson learnt for you. |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 4:35am On Nov 13, 2013 |
I don't favour tribalism,but let's call a Spade a spade. In terms of kids respecting their elders the igbo(easterner) kids have the least training or perhaps the least respect compared to other tribes. I don't know if it is civilisation or the culture. |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 7:43am On Nov 13, 2013 |
Joavid: I don't favour tribalism,but let's call a Spade a spade. In terms of kids respecting their elders the igbo(easterner) kids have the least training or perhaps the least respect compared to other tribes. Exactly Sis'! I've seen a bunch of them. I really wonder why they chose to behave like that. Upbringing matters a lot shaa |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Ambeyh(m): 12:50pm On Nov 13, 2013 |
it all.depends on the way the kids are brought up me b confirm igbo kid but i get class 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 3:51pm On Nov 13, 2013 |
Ambeyh: it all.depends on the way the kids are brought up me b confirm igbo kid but i get class I agree! |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Ambeyh(m): 5:42pm On Nov 13, 2013 |
Amefrica:yh its not the fault of the kids bt the parents if the kid is brought up well then i dnt see no reason.why d kid will be [b]behaving GOOFY |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 6:07pm On Nov 13, 2013 |
Ambeyh: yh its not the fault of the kids bt the parents if the kid is brought up well then i dnt see no reason.why d kid will be [b]behaving GOOFY Exactly! |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Ngokafor(f): 1:53pm On Nov 14, 2013 |
@op you are wrong there...a lot of Igbo kids greet their elders,especially the ones in the village..it has nothing to do with tribe per se cos a i have to always remind the children of a yoruba friend of mine to say hi to me.. ..concerning the Igbo village thing,am usually taken aback at the way children greet random older strangers they pass by which is not something i am used to to be honest... ...the only difference is that they do not do all the kneeling down and lying flat on the floor like yorubas do,which is more of a cultural thing...but royalties are given a special kind of greeting though.. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Igbo Kids Ignore Elders? by Nobody: 2:13pm On Nov 14, 2013 |
Ngokafor: @op you are wrong there...a lot of Igbo kids greet their elders,especially the ones in the village..it has nothing to do with tribe per se cos a i have to always remind the children of a yoruba friend of mine to say hi to me.. I'm not talking about the village, I haven't been there. But, MOST I've seen here in the city are disrespectful. #NoOffence. All I need is an Igbo kid to prove me wrong. Which I haven't seen till now. |
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