Bowing from the Heart
Early in marriage, my husband and I went to Japan to live for eleven (11) years. We learned to speak the Japanese language, to eat Japanese food, to live in a traditional style Japanese house — and to bow in a variety of ways. Bowing seemed simple enough. After all,
Respect is Vital for Our Teenagers
Many parents and educators bewail the lack of respect among teenagers. We wring our hands over teens who refuse to listen; teens who mock our advice; teens who are disruptive in schools and families. Disrespect causes bullying, fights, classroom clowning, back talk, and even school shootings. A lack of respect
Respect vs. Bullying: Which Comes out the Winner?
Most people who work with children and teenagers readily admit that bullying is a problem. Schools institute various programs to eradicate it, focusing attention on acts of bullying and encouraging children to report any such behavior. Too often, however, we neglect the strong, positive teaching that will go so far
Measure Your Personal Respect Ratio
Let’s take time to look in the mirror. What degree of respect is looking back? Are you as respectful as you want your children and teenagers to be? They learn what they live, and part of that is what they see in you. Answer true or false to the following
Teacher’s Apple’s Got A Nasty Worm!
Teacher’s worm has a nasty name – Disrespect. Johnny Cliché arrives at school with a shiny red apple this morning. The apple is enormous – ruby red – polished like a mirror. Johnny marches to the front, deposits his apple and says, “I hope you have a good day, Teacher.”
“Don’t Get No Respect”
Rodney Dangerfield’s comedic riff isn’t profound, but it is surprisingly popular. Just ask the Google search engine. It lists more than 3,000 occurrences of the phrase, with lack of respect bemoaned by… • Airlines• Cartoonists• Clergy• Flight Attendants• Grandparents• Housekeepers• IT Managers• Judges
Mathematics of Respect
We have found that ascribed respect is due parents, teachers, and other people in authority because of their status, regardless of their deeds. However, our deeds do affect the degree of respect we receive. We call this the mathematics of respect. For example, respect is ascribed to a staff leader
Quotes on “Respect”
Respect …begins by understanding whom I should value or consider worthy of high regard, and then acts to show in word, deed, and dress that I do appreciate and highly esteem those individuals. “There is no respect for others without humility in one’s self .” Henri Frederic Amiel1821-1881, Swiss
Teaching Respect as a Character Trait
Over the weekend, I was privileged to drive through a picturesque part of Montana. The roads were bare, but snow still covered the ground; the many, small lakes we passed were still frozen solid. Two white tail deer raced across one frozen lake, while many more white-tails rested under fir
Character Education Attacks Bullying – Respect
Character education attacks bullying with total immersion in the concept of authentic respect for others. Respect is seen in those who: know that others have value; and always show that they value others appropriately. Character education attacks bullying by helping young people understand and embrace this vital quality, putting it
