Respect

Respect should be seen as one of the most important values to instill in our children from an early age.

Respect is the pillar of life in society and is the face that illustrates the level of education we have received in our family circle. It is necessary that we learn to sow this important value, from the reflection of our own actions. Our children replicate what they see at home, learn from our manners and take us as a paradigm in their behavior. That is why the best way to educate is to begin with self-education.

During the development of this guide, we will be addressing the principle of respect within intrafamily relationships, as a useful tool in the formation of our children and in the implementation of the rules and habits of social behavior.

Respect as a way to tolerance

Respect is the fastest way to tolerance. Tolerating is nothing more than understanding that although there are things we do not like or criteria we do not share, life in society also requires a plurality of behaviors and expressions.

Not everything that is correct is within our moral framework, the characteristics of an individual should not be an impediment in our relationships as long as they do not threaten our personal well-being.

Respecting each person as he/she is and not trying to change him/her beyond what concerns us, is the greatest sign of respect we can give. If we are not capable of respecting our children, we cannot expect them to do so in the future with their peers or with other people with whom they interact. Teaching children the value of respect from an early age will guarantee the formation of people with great social adaptability, who will be able to relate to society based on acceptance and not on hatred or discrimination.

Demanding respect

Another of the most efficient ways to teach the value of respect for life in society is to learn to demand respect from other people. Respect is not only to give it, but also to demand it when it has been violated. Demand respect from your children when they are disrespectful, but teach them to demand respect when you are the one who is wrong. The parent-child relationship is not balanced, it is no secret that parental authority is easily imposed, but having authority is not an open license to be disrespectful and then demand to be treated with respect.

Authority-respect

The authority-respect relationship must be understood from an early age. Parents who abuse authority over their children and end up being disrespectful are transmitting the teaching that having power over someone gives us a free hand to treat them as we wish and then demand proper treatment. It so happens that this behavior can be replicated by your child, whether in the position of power or as a subordinate. If your child is then the boss of a company, he will replicate this behavior towards his subordinates; if he is the subordinate, he will allow himself to be disrespected because he will believe that this is normal.

Having said this, we reiterate what was expressed at the beginning of this guide. The best way to educate a child is to begin by educating ourselves. Only in this way will we be able to transmit a coherent message and healthy behavior to be replicated by our child. We cannot aspire to instill values only with our words, actions have to go hand in hand for the effect to be real.