Do you feel respect for little people called children?

Question

In my view respect is not an attitude that we adapt towards things we love and value in life, but it is a living emotion. We can feel respect the way we feel love, compassion and humility.

We assume various roles and develop special attitudes to interact with children. We often adore them but at times we also tend to patronise. Do children need our respect more then anything else, or just a simple atmosphere of love and trust?

Answer 1

love and trust is a good basis for a relationship with children. i personally am a single mum of 3 girls and i try to act more as a friend to them in everyday life. someone they can come to and talk to about anything at all, whether good or bad. i feel this makes them open up to me more about the bad things in their lives i.e. bullying... as they know i wont overreact and go round to whoevers house shouting my mouth off and embarassing them. they trust me to act properly but to get the final result that we all want.

but, on the other hand, if they are disobedient or become seriously unruly.... i know when to put on my parenting hat and lay down the rules and punishments as needed. (not physical punishments though).

i find that since they have started treating me more as a friend first... they dont misbehave so much... they have learnt to talk things through more and therefore there is less frustration or stress in their lives.....

sorry for rambling but i hope this has answered some of your question.

xx

Answer 2

It is important to teach a child respect and the best way to do this is to show that towards them. Adults can learn so much from children but the idea that age brings wisdom sometimes obscures the view. A child will never learn autonomy nor self respect if they are always being made to see anothers person view. Children should be encouraged to think freely and their feelings should be validated at all times.

Answer 3

I have 2 small boys and I show them a great deal of respect and expect the same in return...I am raising them to be respectful of others and to consider how others might respond to their behaviour.
Ultimately any child needs love to experience respect!

Answer 4

i have worked with children for the past 16 years and have 4 of my own, yes u do need to show them respect as although they are little they still have minds and views of their own. if they are not shown respect then they will never learn how to give it properly.
hope this helps

Answer 5

both-love and respect.
if u want them to respect u, u have to show them the respect that they deserve..
though sometimes they can be a little naughty/annoying/stubborn, they still deserve some respect as they are still in the process of learning what's life..if u treat them badly at young age, then imagine how would they turn out to be when they're older in the future..

Answer 6

Atmosphere of love and trust is essential. Children are not spoiled and are able to see a lot more than we grownups can do. They are closer to God. So i do think they need to be respected also

Answer 7

I will respect children who are well behaved. Those who are not well behaved and won't behave after being told to behave do not have my respect. They may have some disorder, and if so they need to be sent to special schools.

Answer 8

i think children need love and security above all else - don't think they are necessarily aware of being treated with respect but are very much aware of if they feel loved and valued

Answer 9

i think providing them love and care is essential to all children. and we should respect them to some extent coz at the end of the day they are human beings also

Answer 10

Yes, showing that you respect them helps them to build up their self esteem, to see themselves as individuals and, eventually, construct an identity as a whole person.