What does it mean to be respectful?
Being respectful means that you are polite and considerate towards others
and yourself.
Why is it important to be respectful?
Treat others the way you want to be treated. If you treat others with
respect, you show them you care about them and their feelings.
You should also be respectful of rules to avoid unwanted consequences.
How do I demonstrate that I am respectful?
It's easy! Think of how you want to be treated, and then treat others the
same way!
Questions
- What would happen if you decided to run down the hallways?
- What if your parents did not stop at any stop signs?
- How do you think your friends would react if you did not treat them with respect?
Parents
What does it mean to be Respectful?
To be respectful means to show consideration for; to be polite.
Respect is an attitude of honoring people and caring about their rights. It is
particularly important to be respectful of elders.
Respect includes honoring the rules of your family and your school, behaving
in a way which makes life more peaceful and orderly.
Being respectful includes self-resepct-protecing your rights such as privacy
and modesty.
Why is it important to be respectful?
It is important to be respectful to others to help them feel valued.
Respectful behavior is based on the golden rule. Do treat others the way you
want to be treated. Using respectful, courteous behavior with others shows
them that you care for them. Your respectful behavior also makes other
people want to be with you.
Your respect for laws and rules helps eliminate chaos.
When you respect other people's property they are more likely to respect yours.
When you treat yourself with respect, others respect you too.
How do I demonstrate that I am respectful?
You demonstrate that you are respectful by thinking about how you would like
to be treated and then treating others that way. How would you like others
to treat your belongings, your right to privacy, your need for dignity?
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