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Empathy and Understanding

Understand the importance of empathy and understanding in respecting others. Put yourselves in other people's shoes, considering their perspectives, feelings, and experiences. This can foster compassion and promote respectful interactions.

Definition of Respect

Respect involves treating others with courtesy, dignity, and consideration. It involves recognising the worth and value of individuals, their opinions, boundaries, and rights.

Active Listening

Learn the art of active listening, which involves paying attention, showing genuine interest, and refraining from interrupting or making assumptions. The value of hearing others' viewpoints and opinions, even if they differ from one's own is vital.

Equality and Diversity

The significance of treating everyone equally, regardless of differences in race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, or any other characteristic is very important. Appreciate diversity and embrace inclusivity, promoting an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Self-Respect

Respect starts with self-respect. Encouraging individuals to value themselves, their beliefs, and their abilities. Set healthy boundaries, take care of your physical and emotional well-being, and maintain a positive self-image.

Respecting Boundaries

Recognize and respect personal boundaries. This includes understanding that each person has their own physical, emotional, and social boundaries that should not be crossed without consent.

Lead by Example

The best way to develop and grow respect is by demonstrating it in your own behaviour. Be a role model by treating others with respect, empathy, and kindness.

Conflict Resolution

Use healthy ways to handle conflicts and disagreements. Communicate assertively and respectfully, seeking common ground and understanding rather than resorting to aggression or disrespect.

Politeness and Courtesy

Knowing the importance of using polite and courteous language, including "please," "thank you," and "excuse me." It’s important to be mindful of your tone and body language to promote respectful communication in all interactions.

Respect for Authority

The importance of respecting authority figures such as parents, teachers, and community leaders in a reflection on you. You must understand that respecting authority figures fosters order, cooperation, and a sense of community.

Respect

When it comes to respect, there are several key aspects to consider. Here are important points that you should consider:​

Lead by Example

Be a role model for respect by consistently demonstrating respectful behaviour in your interactions with others. Your actions speak louder than words, and people are more likely to emulate respectful behaviour when they witness it firsthand.

Practice Politeness and Courtesy

Make an effort to use polite and courteous language in your interactions. Show appreciation by saying "please" and "thank you." Treat others with kindness and consideration, regardless of their position or status.

Education and Awareness

Educate yourself about different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. Expand your knowledge and understanding of diverse individuals and communities. Stay updated on social issues and learn about the experiences of marginalized groups.

Continuous Learning and Growth

Commit to ongoing learning and growth in the area of respect. Stay open to feedback and be willing to reflect on your own behaviour. Actively seek opportunities to expand your understanding of respect and engage in self-improvement.

Open-mindedness

Cultivate an open mind by being receptive to new ideas and differing viewpoints. Recognize that your own perspective is not the only valid one. Embrace diversity and be willing to learn from others, even if their opinions differ from yours.

Self-Reflection

Begin by reflecting on your own values, beliefs, and attitudes. Assess how you currently perceive and treat others. Identify areas where you may need to improve and grow in terms of respecting others.

Conflict Resolution

Learn and practice healthy conflict resolution skills. Develop the ability to address disagreements respectfully and constructively. Focus on finding solutions and understanding rather than winning arguments or belittling others.

Active Listening

Enhance your listening skills by giving others your full attention and being genuinely interested in what they have to say. Avoid interrupting or assuming you know what someone else is thinking or feeling. Show respect by valuing their thoughts and opinions.

Respect Boundaries

Recognise and respect the boundaries of others. Understand that everyone has the right to personal space, privacy, and autonomy. Seek consent before touching or engaging in activities that may infringe on someone's boundaries.

Empathy and Perspective-Taking

Practice empathy by putting yourself in others' shoes and trying to understand their experiences and feelings. Consider different perspectives before making judgments or assumptions. This can help develop a deeper appreciation for others and their unique circumstances.

Developing more respect

Developing respect is a lifelong process that involves self-reflection, learning, and intentional actions. Here are some key steps in developing your value of respect:

Remember that developing respect is a continuous journey that requires patience and self-awareness. It takes time to change ingrained habits and attitudes, but with consistent effort and a genuine commitment to respecting others, you can make a positive impact on your relationships and communities.

What people say about respect

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

Bruce Lee

Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you've got to give it.

R.G. Risch

Treat people the way you want to be treated. Talk to people the way you want to be talked to. Respect is earned, not given.

Hussein Nishah

Respecting someone indicates the quality of your personality.

Mohammad Sakhi

I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one's self-respect.

Mahatma Gandhi

It is the way one treats his inferiors more than the way he treats his equals which reveals one's real character.

Charles Bayard Mitchell

Respect yourself and others will respect you.

Confucius

I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.

Julius Erving

He who loves others is constantly loved by them. He who respects others is constantly respected by them.

Mencius

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

Henri Amiel

If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be.

Leo Tolstoy

Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized.

Albert Einstein

Respect other people's feelings. It might mean nothing to you, but it could mean everything to them.

Roy T. Bennett

How people treat you with their karma. How you react is yours.

Wayne W. Dyer

As all human beings are, in my view, creatures of God's design, we must respect all other human beings. That does not mean I have to agree with their choices or agree with their opinions, but indeed I respect them as human beings.

Stockwell Day, Jr.

You should respect each other and refrain from disputes; you should not, like water and oil, repel each other, but should, like milk and water, mingle together.

Buddha

Football is like life it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.

Vince Lombardi

Moral Stories about respect

The Calamead Dragon

The Calamead Dragon is a children's story about respecting others and learning to work together. Throughout the story they can learn about mythical creatures such as elves, dwarfs and pixies. The dragon arrives at the Spring Festival in Calamead but is sent away by the guests. They all assume he's dangerous. Soon they'll discover the dragon is a true friend, as he helps protect the town. Find out what really happens at Calamead and learn to never judge a book by it's cover.

An Unexpected Lesson in Respect

The wise professor once again teaches his class another valuable lesson. This unexpected lesson is about showing respect to our fellow. At times we over look the hard work or appreciate the people in our lives, we take them for granted. Always remember to respect your fellow human beings because ultimately we are all part of the same family.

My Dad's Story (RESPECT)

A touching and emotional insight into the thoughts of children and the loving sacrifices of parents in the care of their children.

Movies about respect

12 Angry Men

This movie depicts a jury's deliberations in a murder trial. The first vote is 11 to 1 to convict but through rational argument and persuasion, bias and prejudice are overcome, and justice is done. Both films are excellent, however, the original black and white version is better in terms of artistic merit than the 1997 remake.
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Billy Elliot

Billy, the 11-year-old son of an English mining family, stumbles onto a ballet class held in the same community center as his boxing lessons. Billy's family is under tremendous strain. His mother has just died. Billy's grandmother has a tendency to wander off and cannot take care of herself. Billy's father, a miner of limited education, and his older brother are walking the picket lines during the violent and unsuccessful 1984 British miner's strike. There is little money. Billy's father doesn't approve of boys taking ballet, while Billy finds that he would rather dance than do anything else. Will Billy pursue his dream? Will the beleaguered Elliot family pull together and heal?
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The Cove

This is the 2010 Academy Award-winning documentary exposing the annual dolphin hunt that occurs at a cove in Taiji, Japan. Dolphins are herded into the cove and trapped there by nets. Some are selected for transfer to dolphinariums throughout the world to be trained to entertain crowds of people. The remainder are slaughtered for their meat. Set up as a thriller, the movie follows the film crew as it tries to evade obstructions set in place by the Taiji fisherman and the government of Japan to stop them from filming the capture and slaughter.
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A Life on Our Planet (Attenborough)

This film is one man's witness statement about the degradation of the world's environment over his lifetime. Mr. Attenborough ends the film with a message of hope that with human birth rates going down all over the world we'll be able to establish a modern sustainable ecological balance halting the progress of the Sixth Mass Extinction.
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The Year Earth Changed

The movie provides an interesting look at the pervasive human footprint on the world and its effect on other animals. It shows the interrelatedness and resilience of animal species. It provides an opportunity to discuss the environmental catastrophe barrelling down on us if human societies don�t find sustainable ways of living in cooperation with other animal species and plant life. The film is an excellent accompaniment for Earth Day observances in 2021 and perhaps later years.
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A Bugs Life

A colony of ants struggles to free itself from domination by a group of grasshoppers while Flik, a non-conformist ant, tries to find his place in the colony. Flik’s differences from the other ants allow him to find a way to help the ants defeat the grasshoppers. “A Bug’s Life” teaches respect for those who are different from the group, teamwork, and owning up to your mistakes. Children can find inspiration in the character of Dot, the youngest and smallest ant, who does amazing things. The film can also be used as an occasion to learn about ants and insects.
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The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas

The time is WWII; the place, Germany. Bruno is an 8-year-old boy whose father is promoted to be commandant of a death camp. The family lives in a luxurious house isolated in the country. The only person Bruno's age to play with is Shmuel, a boy behind the barbed wire of the camp. Bruno is told by his family that the camp is a farm and refers to the uniforms of the incarcerated Jews as striped pajamas. Slowly and reluctantly, he comes to know part of the truth about the camp and his father. Bruno's attempt to make up for an earlier betrayal of his friend causes Bruno to don the 'pajamas' and sneak into the camp to help search for Shmuel's lost father. While Bruno's father frantically searches for his son, the boys are herded with a group of inmates into one of the gas chambers. Holding hands, they die together.
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Edward Scissorhands

A mad inventor has created an artificial man, raising him as a son in a castle overlooking a stereotypical 1950s housing development. The inventor dies, however, before his machine, called Edward, is fitted with hands. Edward is left with large, sharp scissors for hands. After being discovered by a compassionate door-to-door cosmetic saleswoman, Edward moves into the life of a tacky suburban community where he is accepted, at least initially. In a short time, complications develop, and the forces of fear, greed, gossip, and exploitation combine to drive Edward back to the castle where he will live alone but carry the memory of having loved and having been loved.
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Mr Holland Opus

Mr. Holland's Opus shows a musician who discovers his true vocation as a school teacher. Mr. Holland fails in some ways, but in the long run he faces the opportunities, challenges, and tragedies of his life with love and commitment. The film shows his false starts as a teacher, husband, and father and how he perseveres and finally meets the challenges that life places in his path. This film is a tear jerker in the best sense: love, success, rejection, and understanding tug at our heartstrings.
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Babe

Babe was born in a dark and cavernous building on a factory farm. Jammed together in pens, he and his family and all the other pigs saw the light of day only when trucks came to take them to the slaughterhouse. At a young age, Babe has the good fortune to be selected as a prize for a raffle at the county fair. He is won by Farmer Hoggett, a tall, eccentric man who raises sheep. At Hoggett Farm, the resident female sheepdog takes care of the motherless piglet. Babe becomes a friendly, caring animal, who defies all odds and shows that he can do anything he sets his mind to . . . and he is determined to herd sheep.Babe is a great film for kids of all ages, teaching important lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the benefits of being a nice person. It's filled with many different animals and shows life on a small farm from the animal's point of view.
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Charlottes Web

Wilbur, a runt pig, has the great fortune of making two wonderful friends. Fern, a little girl, stops her father from killing Wilbur just after he is born. She argues that it's not fair to kill the little pig just because he can't compete with his larger brothers and sisters. A spider named Charlotte creates a sensation by describing Wilbur with words spun into her web. Her goal is to make Wilbur so famous that his owners will not make him into a Christmas ham. Wilbur survives but Charlotte, having lived the allotted time for a spider, spins her egg sac, languishes, and dies. Wilbur takes care of the egg sac for his friend and tells her children all about their mother.The movie is excellent, following the outline of the book and retaining its message and charm. The filmmakers have added a few characters (the crows) and a few incidents. The movie won the 2006 Critic's Choice Award for Best Family Film of the Year.
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Finding Nemo

Nemo, a young clownfish, strays from the safety of the Great Barrier Reef and is captured by a diver. Placed in a dentist's aquarium in an office with an ocean view, he finds a group of fish with an escape plan. Meanwhile, Nemo's father searches for his son, meeting a number of ocean creatures along the way. Luck and Disney screenwriting lead to a happy reunion.
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The Outsiders

The Outsiders is a story of conflict between two groups of teenagers, the delinquent Greasers and their privileged enemies, the Socs� (pronounced �Soshs�). They hate each other for their differences and fight as they try to navigate from adolescence to adulthood.
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Bend it like Beckham

This story focuses on two English girls who want to play football (soccer) professionally. Jesminder (Jess) is from an Indian Sikh family that has immigrated to England. Julie is from a traditional English family. Each suffers from the prejudices of her parents. Jess' parents believe that playing football and displaying her legs to the world are not proper for a traditional Sikh girl. They forbid her to play. Julie's friendship with Jess, her interest in playing football, and her disinterest in things feminine lead her mother to fear that Julie is a lesbian. It all comes to a head at Jess' sister's version of the "Big Fat Sikh Wedding."
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Countdown to Year Zero

Students will be introduced to an important issue of public concern and will be able to analyze some of the techniques used by documentarians seeking to persuade their audiences to accept the filmmakers view of an issue of current debate. There is a academic version of an advocacy documentary on an important issue of public debate citing the environmental, ethical, and health-based reasons to adopt a plant-based (vegan) diet. The film has won awards from many film festivals.
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Happy Feet

Happy Feet is an entertaining movie with catchy songs, thrilling dance numbers, and breathtaking computer-generated Antarctic scenery. It will encourage children to accept others who are disabled or different in some way. It will encourage children who are disabled or who can't fit in to believe in themselves and what they can do. Happy Feet talks powerfully about the Golden Rule. It is also a great movie for kids who are interested in dancing or singing. It also introduces children to the vital need to protect our environment.
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Schindler's List

This film depicts the heroism of Oskar Schindler, a German war profiteer, drinker, womanizer, and gambler, who, because of his fundamental decency and great courage, saved more than 1,100 Jews from death in the Holocaust. The film is based on the historical novel by Thomas Keneally, in which only the dialogue and certain details are fictional. Mr. Keneally based the book on events reported to him by the �Schindlerjuden�, people whose lives had been saved by Schindler and who were eyewitnesses to Schindler�s heroic actions.
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Respecting Cultures

Identifying both similarities and potential opportunities for cultural clashes can help us learn how to navigate different cultures. Here are some practical adaptations to avoid misunderstandings in specific cultures. In Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, and other Asian countries, one effective way to show respect is by bowing. Bowing serves as a greeting and a way to express gratitude. In India, it's considered respectful to eat with your right hand, especially when you're a guest, as not adhering to this norm might come across as insensitive. In Spanish-speaking countries, levels of respect are conveyed through language. Addressing strangers and older individuals requires a different verb form, known as the "tú" vs. "usted" distinction, which can be challenging for non-native speakers and varies across different Spanish-speaking regions. Discussing intercultural respect also entails considering attire and eye contact. When travelling to more traditional foreign countries, it's crucial to research and understand necessary wardrobe adjustments to prevent cultural clashes. Factors to consider include when to remove your shoes, covering your head, appropriate levels of skin exposure, formality, and jewellery. While extended eye contact is common in Western cultures during conversations, it's important to note that different rules govern eye contact in the Middle East, with varying customs in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. In the Middle East, there are strict rules regarding eye contact between sexes, and similar variations exist across Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Often, making an effort to be culturally sensitive is appreciated. Even if you don't execute it perfectly, taking the time to learn about another culture and investing in relationships demonstrates a genuine intention. While understanding the best ways to show respect and cultural sensitivity might appear complex, the enjoyable experiences and learning opportunities that arise from connecting with people from diverse backgrounds make it worthwhile.

Photo by Rémi Bertogliati on Unsplash

Good books

Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

Cinderella, Traditional

The Three Bears, Traditional

I Don’t Care! By Brian Moses and Mike Gordon

Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charles Mackesey

Video resources

Standing up to disrespect

Kids Helpline has teamed up with Toasted TV to explore ways to be a discrimination upstander and stand up to disrespect.

Nemonte Nenquimo: The forest is our teacher. It's time to respect it 

For thousands of years, the Amazon rainforest has provided food, water and spiritual connection for its Indigenous inhabitants and the world. But the endless extraction of its natural resources by oil companies and others is destroying the lives of those who live there, says Waorani leader Nemonte Nenquimo, and threatening the overall stability of Earth's biosphere. In this powerful talk, she reminds us of the destruction that continues to happen to the world's largest tropical rainforest -- and demands respect for Mother Nature. "The forest is our teacher," she says. (Filmed in Ecuador by director Tom Laffay and associate producer Emily Wright, in collaboration with Amazon Frontlines. In Spanish with subtitles.)

INDIVIDUALITY: What is normal?

Why does it feel like there’s a set of rules for everyone to follow so we’re all the same? Gian, Amal and Tayla have some ideas... DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. How do you think the idea of “normal” creates challenges in schools? 2. When is the first time you realised that there was a “norm” in society, the media, or at school? How did it make you feel? 3. If you sometimes feel like a circle, what are some things you can you do to elevate the stars in your life?

​Gonzalo Vilariño: How Argentina's blind soccer team became champions

With warmth and respect, Gonzalo Vilariño tells the captivating story of Argentina's blind soccer team -- and how a sincere belief in themselves and their capabilities transformed the players from humble beginnings into two-time World Champions. "You have to get out there and play every game in this beautiful tournament that we call life," Vilariño says. (In Spanish with English subtitles)

Life Lessons sharing and respecting others

In this video it shows that sharing and respect is very important in every person. If you do that, it will come back to you. If you really want others to respect you, you should respect them too.

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