BE HUMBLE, BUT BE ASSERTIVE!
We should be courteous and humble, but not weak. Our humility should not be misunderstood as our weakness. In families and relations, people tend to dominate those who are younger or humble.
Being younger also, we need not be meekly submissive, but should be assertive.
If we allow others to dominate, they will not let us grow or live our life as per our wishes. They will try to influence or interfere in all our affairs. Therefore, assertiveness is necessary, as it acts as our shield against wrongful dominance.
May God bless us with the wisdom to become assertive for our own rights, wishes and decisions!
Tathastu! Swasti Siddham! Amen! So Be It!