Play Ball!!  Just like learning to catch and throw a ball treating others with respect takes effort and practice.  You can help your child learn to show respect for himself/herself and others by exploring the difference between respectful and disrespectful behavior

Words:Let your child know that using respectful language will often cause other people to respond positively to him/her. 

Disrespectful: "You stole my pencil"

Respectful:"Please don't take my pencil without asking me first"

Actions: Explain that if your youngster treats others with respect, chances are they'll act the same way toward them.

Disrespectful:Throwing down a bat after striking out

Respectful:  Calmly passing the bat to the next batter

Thoughts:  Encourage  your child to think respectful thoughts.  They can help him/her feel better about himself and others

Disrespectful: He always messes up

Respectful: Everyone makes mistakes

Taken from: 2004 Resources for educators, Home and School Connection: Working together for school success