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Respect and tolerance are values and admirable traits. As a parent, you can weave lifelong lessons of respect and tolerance into your family’s everyday life. Here are some ways. Be a respectful role model. Speak to your child using words that demonstrate respect. Whether you’re referring to yourself, your child or a complete stranger, refrain from using descriptively negative words or undesirable phrases to describe a person. Teach your children that they have value and the importance of self-respect. You can help your child understand the concept of self-respect by applying it to concepts like pride and selfworth. Even simple things like eating healthy, using good hygiene and getting enough sleep help children learn self-value through learning to care about their own well-being. Children must learn the importance of self-respect before they can be expected to respect others or show concern for others. Share stories that demonstrate respect and tolerance. Concepts like respect and tolerance may be better un-
You can help your child understand the concept of self-respect by applying it to concepts like pride and selfworth. Bothell-Reporter derstood by children through stories—whether those in a book or from your imagination. Should your child say something inappropriate, don’t overlook your child’s disrespectful comments because you may be uncomfortable or even embarrassed. Immediately respond to children’s inappropriate com-
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