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LAS14

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6. That thought keeps crossing...

Reply to HopeAgain (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 4, 2018, 01:31 PM

Jan 2018

... my mind, and then I think about #MeToo and how half the population constantly experiences the lack of the kind of respect that doesn't have to be earned. Just the respect due to another human being. The little girl might be getting advice at home to not let herself be "disrespected."

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So the six year old said, "You have to respect me." Your thoughts? [View all] LAS14 Jan 2018 OP

Because we can't demand respect HopeAgain Jan 2018 #1

That thought keeps crossing... LAS14 Jan 2018 #6

There's a difference between respecting someone and treating them with respect. HopeAgain Jan 2018 #13

My question is how did the girl stay 5 years old for most of their lives snooper2 Jan 2018 #2

??? LAS14 Jan 2018 #7

yikes...shes gonna be a little princess... samnsara Jan 2018 #3

Not trying to pick a fight.. sarah FAILIN Jan 2018 #15

I very much like your last line 🙂 MLAA Jan 2018 #29

Good question tazkcmo Jan 2018 #4

I do too. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #9

What if it had been one of the boys who said that? MineralMan Jan 2018 #5

I think I would have been told if it had to do... LAS14 Jan 2018 #11

Then it was just one kid demanding respect. MineralMan Jan 2018 #16

Agree. She may be being taught to treat others with respect Hortensis Jan 2018 #34

Are you questioning this Madam Mossfern Jan 2018 #8

I don't know why I'm questioning it... My first... LAS14 Jan 2018 #19

Respect is what you give janterry Jan 2018 #10

This too... HopeAgain Jan 2018 #17

Not enough information. nt ecstatic Jan 2018 #12

See reply 11 LAS14 Jan 2018 #14

A little context would be helpful. B2G Jan 2018 #18

Human beings deserve respect, actions dont. Lars39 Jan 2018 #20

The easiest way to learn what our own Phoenix61 Jan 2018 #21

To quote my grandson, saidsimplesimon Jan 2018 #22

I assume you mean I shouldn't be.... LAS14 Jan 2018 #23

My grandson has saidsimplesimon Jan 2018 #25

You wrote, "Are they supposed to capitulate every time she learns this is DLevine Jan 2018 #24

I think there are 2 kinds of respect (at least, maybe more) RandomAccess Jan 2018 #26

I assumed that this 5 year old didn't really have... LAS14 Jan 2018 #39

Very interesting topic MichMary Jan 2018 #27

That's true. Good insights. Unfortunately, I don't know... LAS14 Jan 2018 #33

You directly equated illustrating respect with capitulating LanternWaste Jan 2018 #28

They were arguing about something that 5 and 6.... LAS14 Jan 2018 #32

It's All About Respecting Each Other - Not One More Than Another dlk Jan 2018 #30

Your Grandkids need to learn that Hayduke Bomgarte Jan 2018 #31

I think she is free to say whatever she likes. The boys will have to decide if they agree. jalan48 Jan 2018 #35

Does it change anybody's thoughts to know... LAS14 Jan 2018 #36

I wonder if she heard her mother say that to her father n/t TexasBushwhacker Jan 2018 #37

They should all respect each oither? eShirl Jan 2018 #38