Self-res[ect is one of the most important things a child can have. When your children have self-respect, it is easier for them to respect others, and to do well in life.
It is important to teach self-respect because it sets a good foundation for the rest of their lives. My favorite kindergarten teacher in all the world was named Liz Friedman. She was a kindergarten teacher at Gladwyne Elementary school where my children went to school. One of the first things she taught her students is that they should show themselves good friendship. Self-respect goes along with good friendship.
When we teach our children self-respect we give them a tool that will serve them well all their lives. There are 4 powerful reasons it is important to teach our children self-respect:
4. The Golden Rule
We Train Others How to Treat Us
Respect, Like Charity, Begins at Home
It would be nice if we lived in a world where respect only had to be shown to those deemed worthy of it. However, that is not the world we live in. On the contrary, we often must show respect to those who we think don’t deserve it because they are unworthy. There will be teachers at school, coaches and later supervisors and bosses that must be treated with respect they may not deserve. Children who are taught to respect themselves understand that everyone is worthy of respect. These children will have a better time showing respect to others including those in authority.
The Golden Rule
You can find serenity in teaching your children self-respect because it sets a good foundation for the rest of their lives. So, the question for you this serene day is how do you teach your children to respect themselves?
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