The bible has many insights on why it is wrong to disrespect defenseless elderly people. In the catholic Bible it says “hearken to your father who begot you and do not despise your mother when she is old”(proverbs 23:22). This teaches the importance of not turning your back on parents when they are old. Parents do a lot for their child and should be taken care of as they age. Still, many times children unjustly neglect, steal, and abuse their parents when they can not longer tend their needs. The bible also teaches us to “ Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged” (Leviticus 19:32). Christians are taught to be respectful and kind to those who are older and treat them with care and respect because they are people
