Think about a ladder with many steps. Each step can be higher or lower than the one before it. The word relative means that something is not just by itself; it is compared to something else. So, if you are on the third step, you are higher than the first step but lower than the fifth step. Your position is relative to the other steps. It’s all about how things are connected or compared to each other.

Now, picture a family tree. In your family, you have a mom, dad, siblings, and maybe grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Each person is a relative because they are connected to you in some way. Your mom is your relative because she is your mom. Your uncle is your relative because he is your mom’s brother. So, being relative means being part of a bigger group where everyone is connected.

Imagine you have a box of crayons. Each crayon has its own color, but when you put them together, you can see which ones are lighter or darker. The color of each crayon is relative because it changes when you compare it to the others. For example, a yellow crayon looks brighter next to a black crayon. In this way, being relative is about comparing things to see how they are different or the same.