How To Teach Respect in School
What is respect? Respect is an attitude. Respect is shown when a child follows your directions and rules because he knows that you have set the rules to protect him and know what's best for him. A child who learns to respect will be successful as an adult. Here are a few tips on how to teach respect in school.
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Understand what respect is. Respect involves treating others as you would have them treat you. It is an attitude that will help the child to succeed in life. A child should learn to respect her teacher, peers and herself. Respect does not mean following your rules and guidelines just because you are the adult and an authority figure.
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Be respectful to the child. The quickest way to teach respect is to be respectful yourself. Do not assume that just because you are in a position of authority that the child should automatically respect you. When a child feels respected he will understand how respect works and thus how to respect you and those around him. You can show respect by being honest, positive, polite, fair, trusting, reliable, and attentive.
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Set school or classroom rules and guidelines. Rules and guidelines can include the way students treat one another, taking turns, being polite when answering questions, and being honest and positive with one another. Explain to the children why there are rules and what makes them important. If a child understands how the rule will help her or protect her, she will have a greater appreciation for following it.
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Teach the child about self-respect. A child who respects himself will have a much easier time respecting others because he will understand what respect is. You can teach a child how to respect himself by respecting him yourself. You can also teach him by helping him to become more independent and building self-confidence. Be honest and positive with him and encourage him. Praise him when rules are obeyed and good decisions are made.
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Help the child set and achieve goals. When a child knows that she can set and achieve goals, her self respect will increase. As her self respect increases, it will be easier for her to respect those around her. Encourage her to never give up!
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Tips & Warnings
Respect the child. Don't expect him or her to automatically respect you because you are the teacher or authority figure. Respect has to be earned.
If you don't respect the child, don't expect the child to respect you. Remember the saying: "Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you".
