Article: When it comes to teaching children respect, it all boils down to this. Children are very impressionable. In addition, they naturally look up to their caretakers and try to imitate these people. Live a kind, caring, respectful life and your children will learn that this is the way adults are expected to behave. On the other hand, act disrespectfully to your children or other people in your life and they may soon pick up your bad habits. See our main article on how to be respectful for lots of tips on this topic. In the "real world," when people aren't respectful, they don't get what they want. Their date throws a drink in their face, they get asked to leave, and in extreme cases, they get tossed in jail. When they are respectful, though, they can get what they want. Teach this lesson to children by only giving them what they want when they are respectful. They'll quickly learn that it's almost always smarter to be kind than to throw a fit. For example, if your children love their video games, let them play them only if they've been respectful to you in the past day. If they've been rude, insulting, or disobedient, take them away and do not give them back until they can go an entire day without any bad behavior. Children don't have the argumentative skills that adults do. Losing your temper can be a scary, confusing experience for them. Worse, it can teach them that it's OK to yell, mock, or threaten other people when they become frustrated. Always remember that you're setting an example for your children. Show them that difficult situations are best conquered with a cool head. If you must, give yourself chances to "let off steam" when your kids aren't around. Have someone else watch the kids while you pummel a punching bag, for instance. One of the reasons respect is so important is that it's needed to form helpful friendships and relationships with others. Teach your children that respect allows them to build bridges by giving them fun opportunities to work with teammates and partners toward a mutual goal. If they get rude or possessive, warn them. If they keep it up, end the activity. One great example is to play a board game (ideally with teams). For the game to "work," the children will have to respect the other players and exercise patience. No one's perfect. Being respectful shouldn't mean "never screwing up." Children especially young ones will make lots of mistakes. If your child messes up in front of you and truly didn't know any better, don't get upset or punish the child. Use it as a teaching experience so that your child can eventually learn not to make this same mistake again. You'll also want to acknowledge your own mistakes. If you do something like swearing in front of your children or yelling when you're angry, apologize. Your apology teaches children to self-correct should they make a similar mistake. Patience is a sign of respect. It may take some children longer to learn how to behave respectfully around others. Becoming impatient with children only teaches them to become impatient people, so instead take time to explain the problem to your children even if they've made the same mistake a million times before.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Lead by example. Make respect a requirement for getting the things the children like. Try your best to control your own negative emotions. Encourage activities that require sharing and cooperation. Show that it's OK to make mistakes. Be patient.

Problem: Article: Feeling comfortable around others means feeling comfortable with yourself, too. If you feel insecure in who you are, other people will pick up on that in social interactions. Find activities that boost your self-confidence or allow you to develop self-confidence, and know that you can transfer those feelings to your social interactions. Maybe you're an excellent water skier, ballet dancer, or model car builder. If you feel anxious or uncomfortable, tap into the feelings of confidence that other activities give you to help put yourself at ease. If you find yourself lost in negative thoughts ("I'll be so awkward" or "I'm not going to enjoy myself") notice that you're engaging a negative thought, then provide a counterpoint. You can say, "I may really enjoy myself, and I give myself permission to have a good time" or "I can work on feeling awkward by practicing new skills." Don't talk yourself out of going to social events just because you feel uncomfortable. Anytime you are on the fence about going, use positive self-talk to encourage you to go. Think of it as an adventure to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Remember that you're practicing social ''skills'', not social talents. Give yourself time to adjust to more positive self-talk. You may find yourself catastrophizing ("This will be so horrible" or "I bet no one will be there, and I'll be alone and feel so out of place") but learn to ignore these thoughts and return your focus to more positive thoughts. Sometimes you get along great with people, and other times you may just not click. If you find yourself not clicking with someone, remember that this is an isolated circumstance, and it doesn't mean you're socially awkward, that you're bad at conversation, or that people don't like you. If you're worried about how people will respond to you or if you'll be judged, remind yourself not to assign heavy value to the opinion's of others. Say to yourself, "People's opinions of me don't define my identity. They are entitled to their opinions as I am to my own." If you start feeling anxious around new people, tune into your body, especially your breath. You may notice your breathing quicken or feel more restricted. Calm your mind by calming your breath. Take a deep inhale, hold it for a few seconds, then let the breath leave your body slowly. Repeat as necessary. Learn to identify your stressful triggers and use relaxation techniques to calm yourself. This is especially helpful before you approach a social situation. Techniques such as meditation and yoga can help calm you down before you meet new people. When you notice your body tensing up before a social event or meeting, take note of the feelings and learn to relax your body. Notice the tension (perhaps in your shoulders or neck) and consciously release it. Have specific techniques you use before you go out to meet new people. If you have to attend a work function, spend a little time before the event in meditation, or go to a yoga class beforehand. Plan out your day so that you can approach the situation in the best possible mindset.
Summary: Build your self-confidence. Use positive self-talk. Avoid basing your worth on other people's reactions. Use your breath. Relax.

Understanding the problem is the first step in moving forward. Don't feel bad about having a crush; crushes are something that everyone experiences at some point of view and the human brain is actually biologically programmed to fall in love. Getting over a relationship is hard, even if that relationship never fully materialized. Give yourself some time to mope around and feel badly, then pick yourself up and move forward. Make sure you're not upset for too long. While feeling sad, also take steps to comfort yourself. Try taking a hot shower, listening to one of your favorite playlists and speaking nicely to yourself. Knowing that this relationship will never progress is an important step in moving past it. Remind yourself again and again that what you're doing is necessary for your own personal happiness and growth. Remember that you will have other crushes. In many people's minds, having a crush on your teacher veers towards the inappropriate sector, no matter how you feel. It is against the law to be with someone over 18 if you are under 18. There will be others who you will prefer in the future, and others who you have a real chance with. Focus ahead, without dwelling too much on this dynamic with your teacher.
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Admit that you have a crush on someone. Allow yourself to feel sad. Commit to moving on.