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CL7.3.f. Respecting others’ autonomy

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Students demonstrate respect by acknowledging and honoring the desire and right of others to govern themselves (i.e., autonomy), make decisions about their lives and be free from oppressive and offensive behavior and unwanted interference in their lives. This includes: 1) Taking the desires, opinions, perspectives, values, and goals of others seriously. 2) Refraining from repetitive arguments, tirades, rants, insults, ridicule, manipulation, or coercion to cause others to change their opinions or actions. 3) Providing others with the information they need to make informed judgments about their own lives rather than concealing the information to advance their own goals or to shield them from potential bad choices. (Example: Suppose an old boyfriend of your best friend gives you a note to give to your friend but you think it would be a terrible idea if your friend started communicating with him again – the principle of autonomy says you should deliver the note.).

CL7.3.e. Respecting privacy

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Students demonstrate respect by acknowledging and honoring each other’s right to privacy and personal space, including the right to determine whether, how and when information about their personal lives and thoughts will be revealed (e.g., it is disrespectful to read another’s diary, look through another’s backpack, hack their Facebook page, or eavesdrop on their conversations).

CL7.3.d. School climate

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Students demonstrate respect by seeking to create and support a kind, caring, respectful, and emotionally and physically safe school climate. They refrain from and discourage others from engaging in violence, threats, intimidation, and other conduct intended or likely to cause physical injury, emotional pain, humiliation, embarrassment, shame, or a feeling of being left out or excluded. This includes: 1) Unwelcome physical touching (i.e., they keep their hands to themselves). 2) Cruel, unkind, or deliberately hurtful or embarrassing gossip. 3) Physical intimidation, cyberbullying, harassment, and mean-spirited teasing or taunting.

CL7.3.c. The basics of respect

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Students demonstrate respect by: Students demonstrate respect by acknowledging and honoring each other’s right to privacy and personal space, including the right to determine whether, how and when information about their personal lives and thoughts will be revealed (e.g., it is disrespectful to read another’s diary, look through another’s backpack, hack their Facebook page, or eavesdrop on their conversations). 1) Being civil, courteous, and polite (i.e., they use good manners). 2) Refraining from offensive and disrespectful profanity, insults and gestures. 3) Listening respectfully to others even if they think what’s being said is wrong or foolish. 4) Paying attention to the well-being of others and striving to make them feel comfortable and welcome. 5) Learning about and treating with respect the customs and traditions of people who come from different cultures.