Respecting Others
The many problems we face today as a society seem to become more and more
overwhelming. I believe that respect for one other is a big social issue we face today in our
generation of tomorrow. We see this problem in teens, in so many places. For example, in school
there is a lack of respect for students from other fellow students. At home there is a lack of
respect from the children of this generation to their parents. There is also a lack of respect from
young adults to most authoritative figures.
First, the most apparent sign of lack of respect is in the school with students who do not
respect their peers. Most students fail to recognize each other as equals because of differing
economic status, race, and religious beliefs. Not only these situations play prime roles in the
disrespect of others, but also the clubs and organizations one could be associated with. For
example, the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado. The complaint brought before the
public from the guilty students was that they were mistreated by the football players of Columbine
High. They were said to have been teased until their life became so miserable that they took their
aggression out - the wrong way - on everybody in the school. The cause of this situation was a
lack of disrespect between the two parties resulting in recurrent retaliation, until one party went
too far. The lack of respect for one another only provided motive for such a situation to become
escalated. If respect had been received from both parties to one another, this situation may could
have been avoided. These problems have not only occurred in Columbine High, but have plagued
high schools across the nation. Fights and shootings have been the...
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...of tomorrow, and principals help to maintain the order of the schools to provide a good learning
environment. How often do you see these figures respected for their involvement? The respect for
these figures from the youth of today is little at all, which is evident by the increasing number of
juvenile halls and camps, In School Suspension units, and Alternative Education Programs for the
ones who do not want to or do not know how to respect other. As a student I have respected my
teachers in the way as I was taught to do, even in times of disagreement on situations and subjects.
Knowing that the majority of the time a teacher has a point, therefore entitling them to the name
teacher, helps to give understanding in this giving of respect. As a young citizen of society I have
always respect the law and its enforcers, for I know that it serves a purpose.
the time, and started a vast amount of tension between the two parties. By the
The article titled “At last we know why the Columbine killers did it” shows an in-depth look into the minds of Harris and Klebold. Cullen explained that people went on to believe one of two wrong conclusions about the Columbine shooters. One: they were taking revenge on the bullies or two: that the “massacre was inexplicable: we can never understand what drove them to such horrific violence” (At last we know, Cullen).
Explain why confrontation during a session made be necessary. Please provide at least two examples.
Columbine provides a detailed account of the massacre, from premeditation by the killers to the memorial constructed in honor of the victims. It is evident that Dave Cullen, the author, put forth incalculable effort when constructing the novel. According to the article “Biography”, “Cullen spent ten years writing and researching Columbine. He was driven by two questions: why did they kill, and what became of the survivors?” (Biography). Cullen has written for The Ne...
Proper respect for others begins by a person respecting their self. Respect is developed by expressing honor, leadership, value, and trust in a person. If everyone respects everyone someday, the world will become a seventh heaven. It is important to be respectful for safety, to abide by the law, because children are influenced by their elders’ actions, and because God says so. Motivation from peers can help a person realize there is always room to improve the level of respect a person exhibits. Respect was, is, and always will be a positive attribute for everyone to strive for in their lives.
Cable News Network, n.d. Web. 08 Sept. 2015. Previously before two boys murdered thirteen people at Columbine High School, they created heartfelt videos with apologies and condolences to their families for what they were about to do. Directly after the shooting, the families of the two boys were sued by
Weber, G. (2014, January 23). How can we bring respect back into our schools. Retrieved February 25, 2014, from Crisis Prevention website: http://www.crisisprevention.com/Blogs/The-Empathic-Educator/February-2014/How-Can-We-Bring-Respect-Back-Into-Our-Schools
427). These individuals will continue to present these degrading behaviors in an endeavor to separate the playing field in a relationship – power and control.
occasion, relationship with the opposite party or the nature of conflict (Nankervis et al 2011, p 512).
According to George Bach's rules on healthy fighting, some rules to consider when fighting are to leave out physical and emotional abuse. Although both are unacceptable behaviors, emotional abuse is the greater of the two evils. Physical abuse causes bodily injuries which may include broken bones and scars, however, they eventually will resolve with time. Emotional abuse, on the other hand, leaves no physical scars, but the mental anguish can last a lifetime leading to a vicious cycle with future relationships. It was also stated and recommended to not bring up issues in the past which have no relevance to the current argument. This type of fighting only makes more problems for the parties involved.
Identify the different conflict episodes that exist in this case? Who was in conflict with whom? 3 points
cause a victim to become unengaged in school, have lower test scores, and a loss of
Should a conflict between two people not be resolved quickly, the resentment and bitterness mentioned by Ingram could spread to become rivalries between co-workers, groups, and entire departments; and as any conflict grows unchecked, the consequences for the organization before a point of ultimate resolution grow as well.
Education is a very important aspect in the life of a child. The level of success a student has in the classroom is greatly influenced by their teachers. Students, as well as their parents, depend on the teachers to guide them through their education. But who guides a teacher to perform successfully in the classroom? Principals and teachers play an important role in schools. A good relationship among school leaders and teachers is necessary and play an important role in making improvements in the school. Leadership refers to the “process in which one person successfully exerts influence over others to reach desired objectives”. (Okoji, 2015) Good leadership involves honesty, vision, confidence and commitment. It is the ability to inspire a
Students need to be inspired to think critically. By this they comprehend what has been learned and be able to use it. I hope my students will be able to achieve their greatest potential that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. We can give our children these building blocks thru education to use in decision making situations, moral value of their thoughts and actions. This will guide them to realize how their actions and decisions will affect themselves and others.