But yeah…I think respect works both ways, and true respect can’t be demanded. I also think there’s a difference between being/behaving respectfully towards a person, and having respect for a person.

I can’t say I completely understand the different word thing, but it just seems really hypocritical for him to demand this of his 3 month-old daughter. Where’s his respect for her? I mean, I understand that she’s 3 months old, but she still deserves respect, no?! Also, a word isn’t a sign of respect for a person. It doesn’t show that you admire the person, or acknowledge them with any kind of value. Perhaps it just shows that you’re polite and considerate, which frankly says more about the person saying it.

Being a parent doesn’t give you the right to control a person. It gives you a chance to change the world, by changing people’s attitudes for the better.

Secondly, and not specifically in this case, but more in general, it seems to me like a lot of people think that age is a big factor in determining respect. You mentioned respect for parents, and “respect your elders” is another common term (here at least), yet it seems that many feel that it’s fine to label all teenagers as disrespectful yobs?! Not only is this stereotypical, but where’s their respect? Lead by example people, and have a little faith, instead of trying to force things upon others.

As a side note, force and demands almost never work, even when it’s for a good cause, just because of the methods.

Anyways, I’ve started rambling; I get very passionate about things, so I’m gonna shut up now, before I take over your blog! Haha!

Alice, xx