PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
I've taught my kids to "blindly respect" the same as I was taught, only because kids don't always have the capacity to differtiate between the instances when they should be obedient and respectful and the instances where they need to stick up for or defend themselves and how to do that without being rude.
I also taught them that their body belongs only to them, nobody gets to touch them in a way that feels uncomfortable and that they were to come straight to me or their dad if anyone tried to. I also would never leave them with anyone who I didn't trust 100%
I also taught them that their body belongs only to them, nobody gets to touch them in a way that feels uncomfortable and that they were to come straight to me or their dad if anyone tried to. I also would never leave them with anyone who I didn't trust 100%
@bijouxbroussard Every time I'd turn around when I was younger they were having a word before the sermon about how Pastor, Deacon or someone else is "only human" and fell into temptation yet again or something bc they got caught. And wouldn't you know it, rather than holding them accountable, they blame the girl or boy for being fast and having a jezebel spirit in them even though the adult is the only of consensual age. The devil made Pastor do it and next thing you know they're moving to another church to preach and their "good friend" will be taking over the pulpit. I've never stepped foot in a church I felt comfortable in in my life because I've seen things like this and worse so many times. Always one and done!
PhoenixPhail · M
Beetlejuice68 · 56-60, M
Respect and loyalty are earned.
Wiseacre · F
Yep, respect shouldn’t be blind!
Strictmichael75 · 61-69, M
ManOfSteel · 41-45, M
I agree with this completely. I taught my two little ones the exact same thing. Respect is important, but respect is also mutual. Kids should be taught to be polite and considerate, but they should also know that being younger doesn't mean they have to accept being disrespected or treated unfairly.
I want my children to be respectful, but I also want them to have enough self-respect to speak up when someone crosses a line. There's a big difference between standing up for yourself and being disrespectful.
Respect goes both ways, and that's a lesson that applies to everyone, regardless of age.
I want my children to be respectful, but I also want them to have enough self-respect to speak up when someone crosses a line. There's a big difference between standing up for yourself and being disrespectful.
Respect goes both ways, and that's a lesson that applies to everyone, regardless of age.
CharityRae · 36-40, F
@ManOfSteel absolutely!!!! Couldn’t have said it better. 💙
QCDog2659 · 61-69, M
I fully concur.
Benjr134 · M
Respect is earned. And in the 1800 age might be a factor but it’s very easy to live to 70 now that it is no longer the case.
Benjr134 · M
@CharityRae when I was younger, I had an older person tell me respect your elders and I laughed.
Convivial · 26-30, F
@CharityRae yup...
Donotfolowme · 51-55, F
Correct, and I agree. Respect is earned, not given.
Patty81 · 41-45, C
Respect isn't obedience or silence
hunkalove · 70-79, M
I learned at an early age not to trust adults to do the right thing. I still don't.
PHlover19701 · 56-60, M
A modicum of respect should be given to everyone....at first....but it must be earned in order to keep it. Just my opinion.
CharityRae · 36-40, F
@PHlover19701 no that’s exactly what I meant! My son will be taught respect & he better show people respect but the minute they disrespect him, even older people, he has my permission to be disrespectful back 😂 I won’t hand him out any punishment for doing so, until I hear both sides & if the person had it coming then oh whale 🤷🏻♀
PHlover19701 · 56-60, M
@CharityRae Exactly
Ann99 · 41-45, F
aboveaverageaveragejoe · 51-55, M