Why is respect important?
By NJHS
Why do you think respect is important?
Thoughts
Why we think respect is important:
Why we think respect is important
Respect is important because:
- It helps us feel safe and express ourselves.
- It forms trust and safety
- Feeling respected, and giving respect will help build deeper relationships and create new friendships.
It is also important to respect ourselves:
- You are worthy and valid
- What you feel and what you think is just as important as what anyone else thinks or feels
Real-life examples of why respect is important:
Real life examples
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If you have respect, others will respect you. Being respected teaches us how to be respectful to others.
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With respect, you can feel safe around others, and you can freely express yourself and your feelings. In a relationship without respect, you may feel embarrassed to express yourself and might feel uncomfortable.
Mutual respect may reduce stress, conflicts, problems, improve communication, increase productivity, knowledge, and understanding.
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