Family Values - Getting Kids to Respect Themselves

Kids with self-respect have character and discipline. Character is a force of gravity. It keeps kids grounded. Respect is the fruit of character and discipline. So how do you help your kids respect themselves and build character too?

Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. – Abraham J. Heschel

The Family Meeting Increases Family Values

Compare your kids to a beautiful evergreen tree. Its roots are surrounded by rich soil. That soil is your family values. To keep your kids grounded, healthy, and strong, they must be loyal to their family values.

Discuss your family values within the Family Meeting

What are family values?

How is self-respect a family value?

What is self-discipline?

How does self-discipline increase self-respect?

How do kids act when they don’t practice self-discipline? Give examples.

How can family members become strong like the mighty evergreen tree?

What is one practical thing you each can do to increase your self-respect?

Write it down. Make it a promise. Post it on the refrigerator.

 

The Family Meeting can guide your kids to become strong respectful people of character. It only takes 30 minutes a week. If your kids are like most kids, they watch TV 23 hours a week. Do those programs build self-respect and character? The Family Meeting does. Make time for family meetings. I know you can.

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