“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 ...

Deborah Meier continues her conversation with Harry Boyte. To read their full exchange, please visit here. Dear Harry and friends, This is good practice for us both precisely because we agree on so ...

The most common belief in Western societies is that children need to learn respect by following the directives of their parents and other adults. It is presumed that children have to learn to suppress ...

What teacher does not want a more respectful classroom? Days are packed full with new content to teach, tests to give and grade, and unexpected demands on teachers’ time and attention. Students’ ...

Respect is something often spoken of as a value but felt mainly later on in life. 'Respect learned in early childhood helps produce responsible adults.' This simple statement is full of the power of ...

The most common belief in Western societies is that children need to learn respect by following the directives of their parents and other adults. It is presumed that children have to learn to suppress ...