Hi Families,

We often talk to our children about the importance of being respectful to others and to treat others the way we want to be treated.

Today’s article looks at the benefits of teaching respect and what your child can gain from being respectful.

Happy reading,

Ms Jodie

The Value Of Teaching Children Respect For Others

One of the most important virtues a child can have is respect. Being respectful of others and their values and beliefs can ensure that they develop positive relationships with their family, friends, and those in their communities throughout their life. There are many ways to teach children the importance of respecting others and it all begins with ensuring that they treat others the way they want to be treated.

With that in mind, we are going to take a look at some important traits that your child can gain from learning the value of respect for others:

Tolerance- children who learn to respect others will be able to face conflict much more confidently. This is because they will understand the importance of tolerance and how to address conflict in a more productive way. They will be able to communicate effectively and take responsibility for their own mistakes.

Listening- one of the most important elements of communication isn’t speaking, it’s listening. By understanding the importance of respect, children will learn to listen to others intently and how not to interrupt them when they are speaking. They will get a turn to speak and engage conversationally with others.

Open-Mindedness- being open-minded can be difficult for adults, but it is even more of a challenge for children. By being respectful of others, children will also learn to not make snap judgements about others and that they should try to learn more about them before making any assumptions. Diversity can be a hard concept for children to understand, but by teaching them to accept everyone for who they are, they will become more understanding of others’ values.

Good Manners- good manners stem from respect and this is easier to teach at a young age. Those “pleases” and “thank you’s” go a long way in creating positive relationships with those around them.

By being respectful of others, your children will become much more successful both in school and in life. They will be better adjusted, more open to new concepts, and ready to take on the world and whatever the future holds for them.