Respect 101
Define Respect.
Recognizing and showing that the well-being and dignity of all people is important.
Define Autonomy.
Having control over yourself and the choices you make.
Who are the most influential people in your life?
Your friends
When people are having a conversation, the polite thing to do before talking would be to do this.
Say excuse me, pardon me, or wait until they're done.
Should I stay home and study or go out with my friends?
STAY HOME AND STUDY... EXPLAIN WHY.
Can you be respectful to someone even if you don't particularly care for them?
YES ... EXPLAIN.
What is peer pressure?
Following along with the behaviors and opinions of friends or others.
Who are the people in your environment that can provide support?
Parents, family members, friends, deans, teachers, coaches, educators...
It's Ethan's first day at SBC1. He's in the 8th grade and many kids already have their crew. Ethan sits alone during lunch and many students began to target him saying jokes and pointed out a piece of bread stuck to his pants. What should you do?
The right thing by ...
Should we sneak into the movie or wait in line to pay for a ticket?
Amirah and Jayleen are on line to see the new Chris Brown movie. They see their friend Brittany, and she says that she can sneak them in for free. Jayleen sneaks in and does not get caught. Amirah is debating what she should do, can you give her advice?
DO NOT SNEAK IN... WHY?
What is the golden rule?
Treat others as you will like to be treated.
At what age do you think behavioral autonomy is achieved?
Between the ages of 15 - 18
How much more money does a person with a high school diploma make in their lifetime compared to someone without a diploma?
Approximately 1 Million dollars!
Ms. Marion brings in a 7 ft long chop cheese sandwich to share with the entire Middle School. She stops at your classroom first to hand out small pieces. She steps out for a min because there's an emergency. Your peers start to get seconds because she's not looking. What should you do?
Student answers vary.
Don't ________ someone into doing something he or she doesn't want to do.
PRESSURE
What are the benefits of treating others with respect?
Student answer includes the Golden Rule, emotional, physical, verbal, advancement, and any other factors of being respectful.
Why is it important to evaluate someone's advice before taking it?
Because peoples' opinions are influenced by their biases.
Why might someone be afraid to be an upstander? What strategy can they use?
They are afraid of being picked on. Tell an adult in private.
You say, "please move" to your classmate, but they don't move! What should you do?
Answers vary.
Your in love with someone, but because that person is of another race, your parents forbid it. What are your thoughts?
Student shares a response on what is right but also mentions respecting their parents opinion.
Who should have the most influence on your behavior?
YOURSELF!!!
The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect is called what?
DIGNITY
You want to hug your friend, but you don't know how their day is going? Why is it important to consider their physical boundaries?
Answers will vary.
Which athlete started the "taking a knee" protest? Why?
Collin Kaepernick started taking a knee because of racial injustice and police brutality.