"The art of teaching respect for authority has fallen by the waste side by many parents. Although teachers will teach this criterion and will emulate what it means to be respectful to authority figures, we need to begin this lesson at home. The most important things parents can teach their child is respect. Respect for themselves, their belongings, other people and other people belongings.
. Respect is not obedience, an animal can be taught to obey. Teaching respect begins with the understanding between the individuals that the authority figure wants the best for the child. The best way to teach respect for authority is by example. Children often observe and model the behaviors they see from parents and if we lead by example they will soon understand what it means to be respectful of authority figures."
