Ages 3-5:

Mom sees Billy grab a toy away from his sister. She explains to Billy, “When you take Sarah’s toy without asking, it can hurt her feelings. Always ask before taking something that belongs to someone else. This is called respect.”

Ages 6-8:

Jane does not want to share her coloring book with her friend Kim. Her dad explains, “Jane, showing respect to Kim means sharing and taking turns with your coloring book. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.”

Ages 9-11:

Lucy interrupts her teacher during class. After class, the teacher politely tells Lucy, “When you interrupt others, it can come across as disrespectful. It’s important to listen to others when they are speaking and wait for your turn to talk.”

Ages 12-14:

Tom makes fun of a classmate’s new hairstyle. His father explains to him later at home, “It’s important to show respect for others by not making fun of them or their appearance. Everyone has a right to their unique style.”

Ages 15-18:

In a heated discussion with peers about their opinions, John raises his voice and talks over others. His friend intervenes, “even if we disagree, John, we can show the other person respect.”