Honor others according to their dignity, office, and merit.
Respect is the moral virtue that inclines one to give honor and obedience to those who are distinguished for some excellent quality or who hold a legitimate position of authority. Special honors should be given to those who excel in virtue, knowledge, experience, skill, and other such qualities. Common honor, of the sort that can be expressed through courteous language and similar signs, should be shown to others on account of their human dignity.
For Grades K-2:
The virtue of respect gives us the desire to show honor and courtesy to others, whether to those in authority over us, to those who are especially good or skilled, and to every person simply because of their human dignity and value.
For Grades 3-6:
The virtue of respect inclines us to give honor and obedience to those who hold legitimate authority or who excel in virtue, knowledge, or skill. Beyond this special honor, respect also calls us to show common courtesy to every person simply on account of their humanity.
By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled...
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My grandfather said to me as we sat on the wagon seat, "Be sure to remember to always speak to everyone you meet."
O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done...
For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree...
