True or False
There is only one way to show respect
False
You can show respect in MANY ways
List one way you are respectful at home
Chores
Listening
Following Rules
Kind words
You are in a library reading a really funny book. You laugh out loud and yell to your friend that she has to come see what you're reading.
Disrespectful! You are not considering the needs of other people who are trying to work and be quiet.
It is impossible to show respect to material objects such as electronics or books.
False! You can show respect to material objects by taking good care of them.
Answer will vary
Your parents say you can't go to your friend's house and you are mad so you tell them you don't agree and would like some time alone.
Respectful! Even when we don't agree with someone, we can treat them with respect by talking calmly about the issue instead of calling them names or trying to hurt their feelings.
Respect must be earned. You should not show someone respect unless they deserve it.
False. Everyone is deserving of respect.
I show respect to my body by ________.
Keeping myself clean
Wearing clean clothes
Brushing my hair/teeth
Eating nutritious food
You really want to fit in with a group of kids at school so you take a dare to jump out of a really high tree to impress them.
Disrespectful! Having respect for yourself is as important as having respect for others. Respecting yourself means that you don't do things that you know could hurt your own well-being.
You should yourself respect by taking care of your body with good hygiene, keep appropriate personal boundaries and listening to your own wants/needs.
True! It is super important to show yourself respect.
Using kind language shows respect to:
a) myself
b) others
c) a and b
C! Using kind language shows respect to who you are speaking with but it also shows respect to yourself.
A new girl comes to school and she dresses differently than you. You don't like her outfit, but you keep that opinion to yourself.
Respectful! You know sharing your opinion will hurt someone's feelings. so you think before you speak.
It is okay to be disrespectful to your mom if you are mad at her. She is the one who is being mean- it is not your responsibility to be respectful to her.
False! You should show respect no matter how you feel inside. It is okay to be angry with your mom, but you must still be respectful.
One way I can show respect to others when I am mad is:
a) take time and space
b) demand they listen to me
c) ignore them
A! Taking time and space to calm down BEFORE you yell at someone is a great way to show them respect. When you are calm, you can approach them and talk things through.
Your friend misses the game winning goal. You yell that he's such an idiot for losing the game.
Disrespectful! When you call someone names, you are not considering their feelings. You can tell someone you are upset without being unkind.