Teaching Your Child To Be Respectful
Respect for others is based on self-respect and is summed up in
the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto
you. It is the value that makes the world a more decent and
civilized place. People show respect in many ways. They speak
and act civilly--avoiding insults, cruel remarks and rude or
crude language. They are courteous and considerate of others,
including family members and friends, and care about their
rights, beliefs and well-being.
They treat others fairly and as individuals, regardless of race,
sex, age or ethnic group. They display tolerance for people who
do not share their personal beliefs and likes--so long as those
people do not harm others.
Research indicates that children learn to respect others when
they are treated with respect themselves. Constant criticism of
a child, negative comments about him and failure to praise his
achievements can lead the child to be disrespectful to others.
Treating children with respect pays large dividends both to
families and to societies as a whole.
What You Can Do