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jalan48

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

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Thu Jan 4, 2018, 03:19 PM

Jan 2018

Let the kids hash it out.

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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