respect for others we can accept our
differences and even learn from
them.
To develop this appreciation of our
differences I would encourage you to
find out about other people’s lives.
Let me explain. Say you have
someone in your class or club who
has a different religion or race to you.
Rather than judge them, why not
learn about them? Ask them to teach
you. Trust me, if you really listen –
without judgment remember – you
will learn so much.
Also, why not take time to show
respect wherever you are and notice
the rewards? The beautiful thing
about respect is that if you show it to
others, it comes right back at you.
When you are next out and about
with your parents or carers try doing
some simple things to show your
respect for others – open a door for
an elderly person, say please and
thank you when someone serves you
etc. Don’t take my word for it – try it!
You can let me know how it goes if
you like!
HERE ARE MY TOP TIPS
FOR RESPECT: ● Listen, talk, act and react respectfully
to everyone you know and everyone
you meet
● Drop your judgment of others
● Take time to learn about other
people’s lives
● Put yourself ‘in other people’s
shoes’ Finally, remember we are all humans.
We all want the same things. We all live
on a huge ball of rock called ‘Earth’,
and from a distance we are all one.
Notes
1 A microscopic living organism
2 United Nations. August 2016
3 This was in June, 2016 – it was also
called ‘Brexit’ - The UK voted to
leave The European Union
4 True Vision, National Police Chief’s
Council [BBC News 26.7.16]
5 FBI statistics for 2015
6 Thinking about ourselves too much
Ian
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