Respect at Home
You should do this simple task without being asked repeatedly by your parents or guardians.
What is your chores?
You should always ask for this before posting a photo of a friend online.
What is permission?
This rule states that you should treat other people the way you want to be treated.
What is the Golden Rule?
When you hurt someone's feelings, you should say this specific phrase to take responsibility.
What is "I'm sorry"?
This is what you should do when a teacher or classmate is speaking to the room.
What is listening quietly? (or paying attention)
Knocking on these before entering shows respect for your family members' privacy.
What is knocking on doors?
Leaving mean comments under a classmate's post or profile is a form of this digital harassment.
What is bullying?
This type of unfair shortcut happens when you judge an entire group of people based on a single idea or trait.
What is a stereotype?
Instead of interrupting, a respectful person practices this skill where they focus entirely on understanding the speaker.
What is active listening?
You should do this simple physical action to let a teacher know you want to speak during class.
What is raising your hand?
This is the respectful action you should take if you accidentally break or damage a family member's item.
What is replacing or fixing it? (and apologizing)
Writing a message in ALL CAPS online is usually viewed as the digital equivalent of this rude action.
What is shouting (yelling)?
This ability allows you to understand and share the feelings of another person by putting yourself in their shoes.
What is empathy?
This basic rule means keeping a disagreement strictly between the people involved, rather than texting friends about it or posting details on your group chat.
What is keeping it private (or not gossiping)?
Doing this to someone's backpack or desk without asking violates their personal boundaries.
What is touching or searching their property?
This boundary means asking before borrowing things like clothes or electronics from a sibling.
What is personal property? (or boundaries)
This is the rule of thumb that says you shouldn't text or call someone after a certain hour at night.
What is respecting quiet hours?
This action involves making an effort to pronounce someone's unique or unfamiliar name correctly, rather than giving them an unwanted nickname.
What is respecting their name?
This word describes finding a middle ground where both people in an argument give up a little bit to get along.
What is a compromise?
This action involves properly cleaning up your tray and trash when you finish eating, rather than leaving it for the cafeteria staff.
What is cleaning up after yourself?
This communication practice involves letting your family know when your plans change or if you will be late getting home.
What is checking in?
This term refers to the informal code of respectful behavior and polite rules we follow while using the internet.
What is netiquette?
This core pillar of Catholic Social Teaching states that every human life is sacred and has value because we are all made in the image and likeness of God.
What is the Dignity of the Human Person?
When a rumor starts spreading about you, taking this mature approach involves asking the person directly and calmly about it face-to-face, instead of retaliating or starting a new rumor.
What is clearing the air (or direct communication)?
This is the act of accepting a grade or a referee's call gracefully, even if you disagree with the outcome.
What is demonstrating good sportsmanship?