(verb)
1. To hold in esteem or honor
2. To show regard or consideration for
3. To refrain from intruding upon or interfering with
4. To relate or have reference to
In the character training that we use, it states that someone who is respectful treats others the way they like to be treated and are not selfish, sarcastic, rude, or hurt others on purpose. (You can find the character/virtue curriculum that I use here)
Respectfulness is a character quality that needs taught as early as possible. Without showing respect, one cannot not expect respectfulness to be shown in return, it is unfortunate, but true. Children who are respectful are more likely to be taken seriously and given opportunities as they grow older. Here are some more resources to help you with Respect:
- What Five Core Values has to offer about respect
- Lesson Plans on respect from Character Counts
- Barney's take on respect - video
- Character Companions video on respect
- Lessons on respect from Focus on the Family
- Heart of Wisdom's Character Trait sheet
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