RESPECT is EARNED; NOT JUST GIVEN

re·spect (r-spkt)
tr.v. re·spect·ed, re·spect·ing, re·spects
1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.
2. To avoid violation of or interference with: respect the speed limit.
3. To relate or refer to; concern.
n.
1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem.
2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.
3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.
4. respects Polite expressions of consideration or deference




You can respect the rights of someone without respecting the person.

You can confer respect to a person without having any understanding of the abstract notion of rights.

Respect is a very general term.

Respecting children is one aspect of loving them , but it doesn't adequately explain what you are "doing" in relation to loving them.

A relationship is one of mutual respect, but can change once something has been done to harm the respect.

With that being said, Not everyone is ENTITLED to be respected. I feel there should be a level of respecting someone b/c they are human and God's child, but that in NO WAY gives them the right to continually hurt you or berate you. And that it turn does not REQUIRE respect to be given!

Children respect their parents because that is a requirement from God, but that doesnt mean there cant be a mutual respect to the child. And if you arent a parent to "that child", you are owed nothing but the basic respect everyone is given. That you are God's child and human!!!!