How do you teach respect? I've heard it said that kids won't respect unless they are spanked but I know lots of people who are respectful and their parents never spanked them.
I've been starting by getting Ian to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Also when he's hard on a toy, I've talked to him about the consequences. (it breaks and we have to throw it away) I've also been teaching him to take his hat off when he goes inside somewhere.
Does anyone have any tips for how to raise a polite child who respects people?
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I find children whose parents always say "please" "thank you" and "no thank you" tend to pick these up quicker. Also example is huge. :) And explaining as you example, "I'm going to help you clean up your toys because I'm your friend, and friends like to help." "Mommy doesn't hit you because she likes to be nice to you, please don't hit me." I've seen those work wonders. But explaining like you are why being rude is hurtful, whether to his toys or people, is a huge great thing to teach. :)
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