Editor’s Note: Only two more days to enter our respect giveaway – The prizes include a $50 gift card to Macy’s so hurry and enter now!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me.
The song spells it out for us, but really, what does respect mean for you? Is it speaking kindly to one another and being considerate of others feelings? Is it honoring your elders by not talking back? Is it being the best friend, daughter, sister, wife, mom, worker and everything else that you can be?
The Family Violence Prevention Fund wants everyone to think about respect this Father’s Day. They’ve launched the RESPECT! Campaign, a non-profit to end relationship violence and build strong, healthy families and communities.
So, get talking with your families and each other. Set the right example. Live the truth you want to see in your world.
As part of the campaign, The Family Violence Prevention Fund has generously offered to giveaway a $50 gift card to Macy’s to a commenter on The Voice of Mom and 10 runners-up will receive respect bracelets as well. You have between now and June 30, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. to enter. Read entry details below to participate.
To Enter:
- Leave a comment in the comments section below telling how you are teaching respect to your children. One comment like this per person.
- Share a retro photo of you on Flickr and link to this giveaway page. Then, leave a separate comment here linking to it. (You can only earn this entry if you completed #1)
- Twitter about the giveaway and leave a separate comment below linking to your tweet. One comment like this per person. (You can only earn this entry if you completed #1)
- Share this giveaway on your blog or Facebook page and leave a separate comment below saying you did so (and linking, if possible). One comment like this per person. (You can only earn this entry if you completed #1)
The Rules:
This giveaway is sponsored by The Family Violence Prevention Fund. The Voice of Mom is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged shipments. You must be 18 or older to enter and reside in the United States with a U.S. mailing address. Winners will be selected on or about July 2, 2009 using the Random Number Generator at Random.org. The winner must send their mailing address (see the contact tab for email information) to The Voice of Mom by July 5 or the prize will be forfeited. No purchase necessary to participate.
June 21st, 2009 at 9:19 am
RESPECT. Respect means to understand and appreciate the sacrifices one makes for another. I am teaching my children respect by leading by example with the way I show respect to everyone, in particular my elders (their grandparents, grand-uncles, etc).
June 21st, 2009 at 9:25 am
My feelings about respect are similar to those of the Golden Rule… Essentially to treat others as you would like to be treated. Showing respect, is showing a sense of caring and love for others that does not include selfishness. Sharing is a big part of respect. Thoughtfulness is as well.
I try to instill respect in my children by asking for the respect that I give them. I want them to show respect for each other, for their parents, for their family and friends. Teaching them to do this includes, respecting property by not damaging it, keeping out of trouble, having a sense of caring in the world for others, and essentially showing that they have the mind to understand that being human means that we show, the same type of reverence that we do, in a church in front of God, in every aspect of our life.
June 22nd, 2009 at 7:51 am
Respect is such a huge issue with me. I try to teach my daughter to respect people out of love and compassion. With my parents, I always loved them too much to disrespect them and it still holds true to this day. My daughter is only 2 1/2 but I try to show her that I respect her feelings and opinions even if I don’t let her get her way every time. I’m hoping as time goes on, she will learn how important it is in every day life. I also try to lead by example. Even when we are around family members I don’t see eye-to-eye with, I be civil and keep the peace out of respect for everyone else. I’m fortunate that she is already a very compassionate child.
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I teach respect by showing respect. I try to live fairly and treat others the way i want to be treated. I try to behave in ways i’d want my children to behave. And with my children, no matter what i let them speak their mind and tell their side. And if they show me respect they get more freedom and more trust and more privileges. I don’t know any other way to teach something but to be a model of it.
June 25th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
There are so many little things in the course of a day that I can use to teach my children about respect, for theirselves and for others, but the most important thing to me is to show them by the example I set. My words plant the seeds of knowledge in their minds, but my actions water and nurture them.
June 26th, 2009 at 9:06 am
The best way my husband and I teach RESPECT to our children, is by showing them what respect is. My husband and I respect each other in front of them. And we show respect to our children and to all we come into contact with – teachers, friends, neighbors … We have long talks with our kids about what goes on at school – many kids disrespect teachers and each other. My kids are very respectful – the feedback that comes back to me, I keep in my heart. I have 4 kids – ages 3, 6, 10, and 15. I try to know them individually, listen to them, respect their wishes as much as possible and love them unconditionally.
Blessings!!
June 26th, 2009 at 9:07 am
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June 26th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I am the mom of a 19 month old, so teaching respect is just now beginning. I am helping her learn respect by first learning to obey. Once we have that down (well, generally speaking), I’ll be next working on manners. Of course, one of the best ways to teach respect is to model it!
June 26th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Twittered you!
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June 26th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Blogged about this!
http://themomreviewer.blogspot.com/2009/06/respect-giveaway.html
June 26th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I teach respect by teaching the golden rule, “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
June 26th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I teach respect to the kids by showing them respect
June 26th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
tweeted!
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June 26th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
FBed!
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June 27th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
I am teaching them respect by showing by example and being respectful to others myself
June 29th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
We teach our kids respect by first being respectful to each other (my husband and I) and them. That means always used manners like “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me” and the like. It may sound cheesy or too simple, but being NICE to one another has taught our kids that it is never okay to say mean things or be dismissive or someone you love. And I know it’s working because 1. my husband and I get along and know that we are loved – even when times get tough, and 2. my kids now say those polite phrases to each other, teachers, and friends even when they are not prompted. Children learn everything by example, and we are trying hard to be GOOD examples for them!
July 8th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Congrats to commenter #6 – Stefanie Hartman – She is the winner of the Macy’s Giftcard, as chosen by the Random Number Generator at Random.org.
And congrats to our bracelet winners: Commentors 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15 – Angelmary Koola, Marcia, RooE, Wendy, Stefanie Hartman (x2), Mandie P, Holly, Hazel and Michelle
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