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You are in a library reading a really funny book. You laugh out loud and yell to your friend that he has to come see what you’re reading.
How is this disrespectful?
You are being loud and distracting others. You are being loud in a place that is meant to be quiet.
Danny rolled his eyes at his teacher is this respectful?
No
You see a classmate who is carrying many things. You decide to hold the door open for this classmate. Is that showing respect?
Yes
Teacher: Alright class, please take out your textbook and turn to page 103 to begin today’s lesson.
Student: (sighing loudly) This is SO BORING! I can't wait to leave!
Disrespectful or Respectful?
Disrespectful
Student: (enters class late)
Teacher: Are you aware that you are late?
Student: Yes, I’m sorry.
Teacher: (yelling) Sorry isn’t good enough! You were late last week as well!
Student: I really am sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt class…
Teacher: I don’t care what you meant! Get OUT! NOW!!! (student leaves)
Who is being disrespectful?
It's disrespectful for the student to be late but when entering the classroom he/she was respectful.
The teacher is being disrespectful to the student by losing his/her temper and yelling at the student.
Your parents say you can’t go to your friend’s house. You are mad, so you tell them you don’t agree and would like some time alone.
Is this respectful? Why?
Respectful because you are discussing it with them and calmly asking for some time alone.
Taylor walked, instead of running, in the hallway at school. Was this showing respect?
Yes
You and your friends are talking. You wait until your friend Jill is done talking before you begin talking. Is this showing respect to Jill? Why?
Yes, because it is important to take turns during a conversation and not speak at the same time as someone else.
Teacher: We’re going to continue discussing the American Revolution today. Yesterday, we left off with the Battles of Lexington and Concord…
Student: (whispering to another student, trying to get their attention) Hey, hey…Psssssst! Did you hear about Jasmine making the volleyball team?
Teacher: Excuse me, could you please stop talking during the lesson?
Student: Oh, I’m sorry Ms. Smith. It won’t happen again. (student returns to work and pays attention)
How is the student showing respect?
By returning to work, not talking, and paying attention to teacher.
Student: (enters class late)
Teacher: Are you aware that you are late?
Student: Yes, I’m sorry.
Teacher: (yelling) Sorry isn’t good enough! You were late last week as well!
Student: I really am sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt class…
Teacher: I don’t care what you meant! Get OUT! NOW!!! (student leaves)
If you feel disrespected by a teacher, how might you handle it?
Approach the teacher at another time and explain how you feel.
or
Tell your mom how you felt and mom can talk to your teacher.
or
Talk to the principal or a school counselor about how you feel about the situation.
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.
Is this showing respect for yourself?
NOT RESPECTFUL. Having respect for yourself is as important as having respect for others. Respecting yourself means you don’t do things that you know could hurt you and your well being.
Amber does not gossip. Is this showing respect?
Yes
Why is showing respect important?
Respect is important for many reasons.
-building trust and safety
-show you accept others
-reflects how you view yourself
Student 1: I really can’t stand that girl (pointing across the cafeteria). She is such a loser.
Student 2: Yeah, I know. Her outfits are always so ugly.
Student 1: Tell me about it. It looks like she dresses in the baby section!
Student 2: (laughing) Yeah, how embarrassing.
Is this being respectful? Why?
No. They are saying mean things about someone behind her back.
Student 1: (working quietly on an assignment)
Student 2: (tries to get Student 1’s attention) Hey. Hey! I’m talking to you.
Student 1: (continues to work and ignores the other student)
Student 2: Hello? Stop being such a smarty pants. (begins to make faces at student 1)
Student 1: (shakes head and keeps working)
Student 2: I said I’m talking to you, kid! Hello???
Student 1: (Yells in an outburst) Will you just SHUT UP and LEAVE ME ALONE?!?
Who is being disrespectful? How?
Student 1 yelled at other student and told them to shut up
Student 2 would not stop bothering student 1 and take no for an answer
A new boy comes to school and he dresses differently than you. You don’t like his outfit, but you keep your opinions to yourself.
Respectful or Disrespectful?
Respectful, you do not say something to hurt his feelings. How he chooses to dress is up to him and his own likes and dislikes.
Gavin cleaned the floor because he dropped his milk at lunch. Is this showing respect?
Yes
A friend is over and you have a wonderful time playing together. Toys are spread all over the playroom. Your friend leaves without offering to help clean up the toys. How is this disrespectful?
This is disrespectful to your home and to you.
Student 1: (looking up from his work) Hey! Check it out! There’s a fight in the hall…awesome! (Gets out of seat and heads for the door to see what is happening)
Student 2: (following student 1) This is going to be good! Fight! Fight!
Student 1: I hope Jason wins!
Student 2: No way man, I hope Tyrone wins!
Student 1: (bouncing with excitement and yelling to other students) Hey, everybody! There is a fight in the hall! Check it out!!!
Is this respectful or disrespectful? Explain.
No, they are encouraging fighting.
Student 1: Psst! Hey, Carrie…let me see your answer to number 3 on the test.
Student 2: (shakes head frantically while looking around to see if the teacher is watching)
Student 1: Seriously, let me see your answer! Move your hand.
Student 2: I really don’t want to cheat – it’s dishonest.
Student 1: If you don’t let me see your answer, I’m not your friend anymore.
How is this situation disrespectful?
The situation is disrespectful because it is forcing student 2 to either do what they know is wrong (cheat) or lost a friend.
A real friend wouldn't put you in a position that makes you uncomfortable and force you to do what you know is wrong.
Your friend misses the game winning goal. You yell that he’s such a loser for losing the game.
Is this showing respect?
No, name calling is disrespectful.
Lydia left the classroom without asking. Was this showing respect?
No
An older man comes to your home to visit and your little brother asks him how old he is. Is this showing respect or disrespect?
Disrespectful. You should not ask adults how old they are.
Teacher: Alright class, let’s break into the groups that I assigned and get to work.
Student: Ms. Smith, I do NOT want to work with Jake. He gets on my nerves.
Teacher: You only have to work with your group for 30 minutes in this activity.
Student: I don’t care if it’s 5 minutes. He’s annoying and I can’t stand him. I’m not working with him! (yelling across the room to Jake) Jake! You need to find somewhere else to sit. You’re not working in my group.
Is this respectful? Explain.
No.
How do you show respect at home?
-Cleaning up your room
-Helping with the chores
-Not destroying furniture
-Throwing garbage into the bin