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To know one's own worth and to
honor the worth of others is the true way to earn respect.
Respect is an acknowledgment of the inherent worth and
innate rights of the individual and the collective. These
must be recognized as the central focus to draw from people
a commitment to a higher purpose in life. - Living Values: A
Guidebook
What is respect? What does it mean to you? When do you feel most full of self respect? How do you feel when others give you respect -- and disrespect? How do you feel when you give respect from your heart to others? What would respectful relationships give to the world? Do parents teach respect most powerfully when they give respect -- to everyone? What would the world be like if every person had respect for the inherent worth and innate rights of every individual? Perhaps reflect on your own positive qualities a couple of times in the next few days. Experiment with giving respect to people that you may not usually even "see" during your busy day.
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Respect for life, for property, for parents, for elders, for nature, and for the beliefs and rights of others. Courtesy, politeness, and manners. Self-respect and the avoidance of self-criticism. General Guidelines Extend respect and then expect respect. "Magic Words" please, thank you, excuse me.********************************
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Kindness and Acceptance is the awareness that being kind and considerate is more admirable than being tough or strong. The tendency to understand rather than confront. Gentleness, particularly toward those who are younger or weaker. The ability to make and keep friends. Helpfulness. Cheerfulness. General Guidelines Teach by example. "Magic Words" please, thank you, excuse me and you're welcome make people smile, make them feel better, make the world work better!Random Acts of Kindness:
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I remember an article in a newspaper on little Prince William, the then five-year-old son of Prince Charles and Lady Diana of England, that pointed out that although the little fellow was independent and a bit rambunctious, he was also extremely polite and respectful. He always opened doors for ladies, addressed men as "sir," and said "please" and "thank you." His parents, the article said, had instructed the royal nanny to put high priority on teaching him to be a "respectful young gentlemen." "now that's what we need," I thought to myself-"a little more respect.' I tore out the article and showed it to the kids that evening at dinner, explaining very firmly that from now on we are going to have better manners and more respect. I asked them what they thought respect meant and got the answers I wanted. "Being polite," being courteous," "helping other people." Then I got an answer far better than I thought I wanted-far better than the answer I had in my own mind. It came from an adolescent daughter, who said, "I think it's nice that Prince William calls people 'sir' and I think manners are important, but respect isn't just using the right words and being well trained. Respect means really caring about how people feel."-----Linda
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"Teaching Your Children Values": by Linda and Richard Eyre
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SONG OF THE MONTH Once again this year we will be writing a song of the month to go along with our value of the month. We will be starting with the fifth grade and working our way down to the first grade.
SEPTEMBER - RESPECT
The song of the month for September was written by the fifth graders in Room 4. It is sung to the melody of TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME.
We all want respect.
That's what we all should have
For people, places, and everything.
You respect me and I'll respect you.
Respect the others around you
Because it's the thing we all need.
It's spelled R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Respect everyone.
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