Zig Ziglar's Life Lifters by Zig Ziglar
Author:Zig Ziglar
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2010-02-23T05:00:00+00:00
IT'S THE LAW
A fascinating new law has been passed in Louisiana requiring students from kindergarten through fifth grade to address their teachers as “Sir” or “Ma'am,” or with the courtesy titles “Miss,” “Mrs.,” “Ms.” or “Mr.” Some of the teachers supported the measure as a tool for classroom discipline. Others opposed it as a waste of their limited teaching time. Lawmakers, assured by the government that it would please voters, overwhelmingly embraced it.
“He that will have his son have a respect for him and his orders, must himself have a great reverence for his son.” —John Locke
No one asked, but here is my opinion. I enthusiastically endorse the idea for practical “survival” reasons. The first act of violence at home is generally preceded by violent language. Dr. Jane Healey, in an article in Bottom Line Personal, said, “The development of human language is the development of human thought, and if kids don't talk and listen, they don't think effectively either. The person who teaches your child to talk teaches your child to think.”
Unfortunately, respect for authority is a missing element in our society today. Gangs use lack of respect as an excuse for beating or even killing anyone who “disses” them. If respect for teachers, peers, and parents is taught in the classroom and if children are complimented and congratulated when they give a courteous, respectful answer, it will make for a friendlier environment and prepare them for the business world when they complete their formal education.
Louisiana used superb judgment in the way they implemented this new law. They started by teaching it from kindergarten through fifth grade. Next year it will apply to sixth graders and so on until it is taught and required in all grades. I'm convinced that one of the benefits will be improved grades. When courtesy and respect are shown in the classroom, there will be less talking and less disturbance, allowing the teacher more time to teach. It will take time for this to take effect, and some will rebel, but it's more than a cliché to say that behavior that's recognized and rewarded will be repeated. This is true whether the behavior is bad or good.
A pleasant compliment from the teacher when a child responds respectfully will take only a second. A “thank you, John/Sally, that's great,” is all that's necessary. Most of us will watch with interest the results of this law. I believe other states will follow suit in a year or two. Too bad it has to be a law.
“Shall we make a new rule of life for tonight: always to try to be a little kinder than is necessary?” —James Matthew Barrie
Now that we've dealt with courtesy and respect, let's look at the other side of the coin and list some of the results of using gutter, profane, or violent language:
It “honors” your parents and influences your children and grandchildren to continue your legacy.
It demonstrates your extensive vocabulary and displays your communication skills.
It proves you are versatile and flexible.
It enhances your career “opportunities.
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