Respect in Families
Group discussion
A personal limit that protects your comfort, safety, and wellbeing
Give an example of a kind word your can use daily
group discussion
In Indigenous teachings respect is one of the Seven Grandfather Teachings. What does it remind us to do?
To honour all living things and treat them care
Someone is talking while your speaking, what's a respectful way to handle it?
Wait patiently or remind them you'd like to finish speaking
How does listening show respect in a family setting
value in their words, feelings and experiences
Why is it respectful to communicate your boundaries to others?
It helps others understand your needs and builds trust
How do small acts of kindness build respect in relationships?
They show you care and strengthen connection and trust
What does it mean to honour all our relations
To show respect for our people, animals, land, water, and spirit.
A friend disagrees with you, how can you stay respectful in the conversation
Listen to understand, not to argue or prove them wrong
Why is it important to speak kindly even when you're upset with family?
It keeps communication calm and prevents hurt feelings
When someone says "no:, what does a respectful response look like?
Accepting their answer without pressure or guilt
What can you do if you've said something hurtful to someone?
Apologize sincerely and try to make things right
How can smudging or offering tobacco show respect
It's a way to give thanks, pray, and connect spiritually in a humble way
You accidentally offended someone, what respectful steps can you take to make it right?
Apologize, take responsibility, and ask how to make amends
How can we show respect to younger family members or Elders differently?
patient
gentle
showing care for needs or wisdom
How can tone of voice effect how respectful your message sounds?
a calm, gentle tone shows kindness and prevents misunderstandings
How does our actions sometimes speak louder than our words?
What we do often shows more about our character than what we say
Why is listening to Elders an important part of showing respect?
Because their stories carry teachings, experience, and cultural wisdom
A classmate shares something personal. How can you show respect for their privacy?
Keep what they shared private and don't gossip about it
A family member is frustrated and raises their voice. What's a respectful way to respond?
stay calm, take a breath, and speak kindly or take space until everyone is calm
A friend keeps interrupting you when you talk. How can you communicate your boundary kindly?
"I'd like to finish my thought first, then I'll listen to you"
A peer is being left out of an activity, what respectful action can you take?
Invite them to join, sit with the,, or include them in the activity
How do cultural gatherings or ceremonies help strengthen respect in our communities?
They bring people together in unity, gratitude, and share values.
You see a disagreement between two people escalating. How can you model respect in that moment?
Stay calm, speak kindly, and encourage others to take a break or talk it out peacefully