Next week I have a presenation/activity to do with about 20 teen girls at a facility for pregnant teens. It is on the issue of Respect. I just don't know where to start. I have some concepts running through my mind but pulling them together is something else.
Self-respect/self-esteem -- not being a doormat
Respect for others
Respect/compassion/caring for people different than yourself using people with mental illnesses as an example
Stigma of mental illnesses to discuss people who are different
Can't respect others appropriately without respecting yourself first
Is respect earned or should it be just freely given? Some of the definitions I found include words like "compassion" and "human dignity." Other definitions really mean to show deference to your "elders."
Thoughts?
2 Comments:
Teach them to give respect. Without being able to give it they probably wont be able to receive it. If you talk to any of them individually, compliment them on one small thing about themself. Say - you have beautiful eyes, I like your hair, you look healthy, etc etc. If you say something small like that then they will probably remember it and they then may build confidence within themselves. Or you could talk to them about finding the positive in people. Just a few ideas ~Judith~
If you are speaking to the group that I know of, be prepared for a large range in ages and maturity levels. They have girls as young as 12 there.
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