"Sometimes I just lock myself in the bathroom and hide from my son. I can't take the disrespect anymore" —Mom of a teen Sadly, this is not an unusual sentiment. Parents feel overwhelmed by their teens ...

Self-respect (also referred to as “appraisal self-respect”) is the belief that someone deserves dignity and regard because ...

The ability to respect others is a skill that will benefit your child throughout his or her lifetime. It is important to teach your child about the value of diversity, and show them that differences ...

As our society becomes more diverse, children are increasingly exposed to people from different backgrounds and cultures. It is only natural that young children wonder about those who are different ...

Given that schools are rightfully cracking down on bullying, they should be at the forefront of encouraging students to be respectful to each other and all those around them—and that means everyone ...

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“Yes, ma’am.” I’ve said those two words more than any other phrase in my life. Growing up in the south, my family was big on traditional ways of showing respect. Words like “ma’am” and “sir” were as ...

Have you ever tried asking for respect from another adult? It’s tough. Furthermore, demanding respect from co-workers, family members, or business associates is almost impossible. That’s because the ...

Respect may be more at issue in a Minnesota school district than rules in a student handbook. The Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton school board is split on whether to change a student handbook requiring ...

Adapted from a recent online discussion. Dear Carolyn: There’s been a lot of public discussion surrounding sexual assault lately, and one thing I keep reading/hearing is, “We need to teach our sons ...

Some 200 participants took part in a peacebuilding workshop that brought together Israeli-Jews, Palestinians and Israeli Arabs in Israel, to discuss ways of overcoming prejudices and facilitate ...