How do we teach children respect?

[exasperated sigh]

So, really, how do we?

It can be so frustrating! From a teacher's perspective, I can honestly say that we know exactly where kids get their behaviors. Almost every time I've had to hold a parent-teacher conference about behavior, the parent walks in exhibiting that same behavior! Notice, I say almost. Exceptions happen. We all know this. But the fact remains, children do what we do, not what we say to do.

As parents, we are models for our children 24/7. Even when they're not home, we model the behaviors we want to see in them. Why when they're not home? Because, somehow, they always find out what we've been up to!

Here's my little rant about an experience this evening. :) Enjoy