Why does China traditional culture emphasize the priority of respecting the elderly? The old man loves you so much? Instead of emphasizing mutual respect between people (men, women and children)

It is a tradition of Chinese civilization to respect the old and love the young. Although everyone is equal, modern society sympathizes with the weak. Although it is not excluded that some weak people make some excessive behaviors, our virtue is for ourselves, not for the praise of others. I believe that you are also a kind person, just live up to your conscience, and don't wronged yourself for the sake of fame. I wish you happiness.