Assist them in accomplishment, forgive mistakes, and keep standards high. While this defines the role of a parent or teacher, it also describes a community of support that exemplifies respect. When we undertake to encourage other lives to flourish, we generate an environment of respect. Be thoughtful in how you speak about other people. I cannot hope to instill respect in children who are accustomed to hearing others vilified, negatively interpreted, or dismissed.
Children do listen, and once disrespect is modeled, it has a viral effect on character and trust.
Responsible speaking invites constructive dialogue. Whatever we say that we urge another not to repeat is probably worthy of being left unsaid altogether. Choose to respect others without too many requirements. While others may differ from us in belief or practice or may even be manifestly unadmirable, they exist, nonetheless, as vulnerable and flawed human beings. The ancient philosopher Lao Tsu urged profound respect even for enemies, lest our own souls be damaged.