No one would have a sense of empowerment in society, nothing would have meaning and disorder would prevail. The term respect means to be mindful, to pay attention, to show consideration, to avoid intruding upon and to avoid violating. Respect can be viewed either as an outcome of our interactions, for example, we give or gain respect, or the word can be used to describe behavior, for example, when we behave in a respectful manner. Used to describe behavior, respect becomes an action word, and as parents and educators of children we know that action is important. We gain the respect of children and show our respect for children by how we behave with and around them.
Respect is a two-way street.
There are many active ways to demonstrate our respect for children, and there are many ways to determine how well we respect the children in our care. The following are a few examples of respectful and disrespectful behaviors. Allow children to make mistakes. Allow and encourage civil disagreement. Allow transition time from one activity to another.