Teaching Your Child To Be RespectfulWritten by Anil Vij
Respect for others is based on self-respect and is summed up in Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. It is value that makes world a more decent and civilized place. People show respect in many ways. They speak and act civilly--avoiding insults, cruel remarks and rude or crude language. They are courteous and considerate of others, including family members and friends, and care about their rights, beliefs and well-being. They treat others fairly and as individuals, regardless of race, sex, age or ethnic group. They display tolerance for people who do not share their personal beliefs and likes--so long as those people do not harm others. Research indicates that children learn to respect others when they are treated with respect themselves. Constant criticism of a child, negative comments about him and failure to praise his achievements can lead child to be disrespectful to others. Treating children with respect pays large dividends both to families and to societies as a whole. What You Can Do · Practice respectful ways of communicating. Show your child how to talk to others with respect.
| | Build Your Child's Strong Character Through ResponsibilityWritten by Anil Vij
Being responsible means being dependable, keeping promises and honoring our commitments. It is accepting consequences for what we say and do. It also means developing our potential.People who are responsible don't make excuses for their actions or blame others when things go wrong. They think things through and use good judgment before they take action. They behave in ways that encourage others to trust them. People who are responsible take charge of their lives. They make plans and set goals for nurturing their talents and skills. They are resilient in finding ways to overcome adversity. They make decisions, taking into account obligations to family and community.
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