Why do you need to respect superior?

Respect of Elders is simply recognising their place in society as being more experienced and have a wealth of knowledge and should be given the benefit of the doubt when interacting with them . Imagine where your life is right now and what you expect from your younger siblings or even your children. They naturally respect your size, wisdom and place in the family unit. Well, elders are in the same position we will find ourselves in one day and thus we should apply the natural moral of "treat others as you wish to be treated" past, future and presently. This will align our perspective/attitude with the correct way to see elders if our perspective isn't of respect for them already.