Respect is often mislabeled as fear. Sometimes
both may display same effects, but they definitely have some difference between
them. Respect is a positive
feeling of admiration towards a person or entity. Fear is
a distressing emotion aroused by impending evil, pain, etc., whether the
threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid. Fear is forced whereas respect is earned. Though
obedience can be created using either fear or respect, the long term effects
vary significantly.
During
my school days, I used to have a Teacher to whom I used to fear a lot. I used
to do all the assignments what he assigned. I was obedient to him but I never
respected him. There was always a feeling of hatred towards him. Fear never
creates a healthy relation. Fear creates submission and not obedience. Fear
destroys the self-confidence whereas respect enhances it. Sense of revenge
usually generates toward the person or entity that creates fear.
Thinking about respect my
parents come to my mind. They never forced me to do anything against my will.
They let me free so that I can learn on my own. This freedom and unconditional
love, my parents have provided me, has generated respect towards them.
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