How to Teach Children about Respect
Respect is reflected in the mirror. It is a matter of give and take and the same rule applies when we are to teach your little ones about respect. If your child is disrespectful then it is what you have taught him to do. If you want your child to show respect to you then first you will have to treat him with respect. Children need respect while being taught about different lessons of life. Never yell or shout at your little one! Always talk in a very soft and loving tone and this is what you will see in your child the next time when you will interact with him.
A child can be of any age group, so teach respect according to the age of your child. Infants need trust so once they start trusting on you they will start showing respect. As far as the toddlers are concerned, they must know when to be grateful and say “may I”. For the one going to the preschool, respect should be taught in the form of lessons.
Here is the step by step guide about how to teach respect to your little one:
Instructions
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Courteous Teachings:
It is good to keep on teaching lessons to your child every other day but the way of teaching should be courteous so that the little also learns respect side by side. If you sow the seeds of respect sooner this way then it will not require you to put more effort.
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Lessons of respect for the little rude dude:
It might be a challenge for you to deal with the little preschoolers who have gone disrespectful in attitude but it is not as big a challenge as you are taking it. There are many good strategies that you can adopt like you can make your little one learn some poems or songs of respect by heart. Or help your little one to make him/her write a song or poem of their own on respect, this will enlighten respect in them. You can also give them a lesson of respect by telling them a story of respect with a meaningful moral. This way they will learn the consequences of being disrespectful and the benefits of being respectful.
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Remind them they are always loved:
It is something usual that little ones keep themselves busy in doing something annoying on and off. But still we will have to recall that we still love them and this is what we will have to tell them as well. This should be done very carefully as there is a very slight distinction between encouraging bad habits in your child and protecting them from getting insecure on wrong doings.
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Reflect respect:
Reflect respect in your little one by showing one to him. Here are some of the traits that you must bring in you in order to see them in your child: If you do something wrong then apologize, if somebody gives you something then do say thanks. In addition to this follow rules. Be a good judge and listen to what your little one has to tell you before accusing him right away. Appreciate the accomplishments that he shares with you like his new art work and never make fun of him. When your child comes across bad role models then discuss with them and tell them why they are regarded as bad. Also never look down upon others.
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Appreciate respectful behavior:
If your child is showing respect then appreciate him/her in the form of fulfilling their past wish. This way your child will show respect every time. But remember, sow sincere seeds of respect and appreciation should never give rise to greed.
