Respect ~ How This Parent Uses Examples to Raise Respectful Children

Using examples to build esteem in kids can be effective. Parenting expert, Clayton Thomas, told me his secrets when I asked him:

How Do You Raise a Respectful Child?

"Respect for me is to set clear expectations and monitor them until they are followed through. On a broader level I give my kids examples to respect like:

1. I treat their mother (my wife) like gold.

2. I keep them involved in my world and show them places where my blogs have been seen.

3. I participate in their school/sporting events.

4. I pull my kids aside after showing teachers, coaches, and others respect and ask,  'Why did I do, say or act like that?'

It's amazing how quickly kids learn respect when I model and teach it. My secret is to treat others the way I want to be treated." - Clayton Thomas of www.tantrumstroublesandtreasures.blogspot.com

Conclusion ~ Using Examples to Raise Respectful Children

I like how Mr Thomas shows respect by example. He treats his wife like gold. He brings his kids into his world with his blogs. He enters their world by participating in their school and sporting events. He shows them how to respect teachers, coaches, and others. In short, he models respect with the Golden Rule. In his family everybody wins.

One more thing, I applaud him for monitoring his expectations until they are followed through. For many parents this is easy to forget and causes lots of parenting problems.

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