The word insolence is a term commonly used in our language and that we use when we want to account for the daring, lack of respect or impudence that a person per se shows.
Boldness or lack of respect that someone shows in their behavior
The aforementioned behavior can be a regular part of the personality, or a person behaves in this way when faced with a certain situation that causes precisely this type of reaction.
Although it is common for this type of behavior to occur among young individuals and in children, adolescence, for example, is a stage of life in which rebellion and non-compliance with the rules or the impositions of parents prevail. , it is also possible, although less frequently, to appreciate it among adults.
An explanation for such a situation could be that young people and children often act with self-confidence and some unconsciousness, conditions typical of their age.
But beware, it is important to guide and advise the child or adolescent who behaves in this way, because over time such behavior can be a significant social nuisance and prevent their inclusion in some groups or contexts, causing them to suffer constant discrimination or retaliation for this trend.
How the insolent works
Meanwhile, those who behave like the one indicated are called insolent.
The insolent person is easy to recognize socially because he does not have any moderation, he acts with great courage in front of others, questioning them, even if they have greater authority or age than him.
Insolence can also be destined for sacred objects or national symbols such as a flag, a shield, among others.
Attacking sacred symbols or objects
It turns out to be a common practice of some groups of misfits to attack national symbols, or objects considered sacred by some religious belief, for example, it is common for the Jewish and Christian communities to suffer the desecration of their graves.
Although in effect we use the concept mostly with a negative connotation, we must say that it can also be used to designate that action of someone who knows how to break with existing structures, or who innovates in some aspect or context.
Offensive saying or action
Also, we use the word insolence to express that saying or action that is extremely insulting and offensive to someone.
Insults that someone gives to another can be considered insolence and awaken a verbal or physical reaction in the recipient.
That is, the person who receives them can respond with another insult, or with a slap, or any other blow.
Unfortunately, in these times, violence is present and entrenched in almost all social levels and at all ages.
Although it is sometimes impossible to remain still or not respond to insolence, because each one's self-love leads us to respond naturally and spontaneously, we must try to control ourselves and, as far as possible, not react.
Violence always brings more violence.
Only education and an inner work in favor of not reacting to violent situations can lessen the violence that we appreciate everywhere today.
There are several synonyms that are usually used in relation to this concept, while we will highlight two of the most used, such as: irreverence and daring.
An irreverence It basically implies the lack of respect for someone, or something, based on some action that greatly annoys or a saying that is certainly uncomfortable.
And by his side, the daring supposes the daring, recklessness and audacity that someone presents in their actions.
Boldness is a rather recurrent characteristic and present in those people who have a tendency to extroversion and then, as such, do not show too much attachment to established social canons, and are usually manifested with great courage, and without thinking too much about the consequences that their actions may have.
Meanwhile, the concept that is flatly opposed to the one at hand is that of courtesy which consists of the opposite of what insolence proposes, and which is a demonstration or performance that stands out for presenting attention, affection, and a lot of respect for the other.
